Consider the following statements regarding Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT) and its use in Indian monsoon forecasting:

1. A higher OMT recorded during January to March indicates a below-average monsoon is likely, while a lower OMT indicates an above-average monsoon.

2. OMT data collected during January to March is used by forecasters to assess whether the coming monsoon's rainfall is likely to be above or below the long-term average.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?