Maharashtra advises farmers in South Konkan to delay sowing as monsoon rainfall remains insufficient until mid-June.

The southwest monsoon entered Maharashtra on June 6, staying on schedule despite arriving three days late in Kerala, the IMD said. | India News

The southwest monsoon entered Maharashtra on June 6, expected to reach Pune by June 8 and Mumbai by June 10, boosting rainfall and agriculture.

Maharashtra advises farmers in South Konkan to delay sowing as monsoon rainfall remains insufficient until mid-June.

A delay can only be considered if the monsoon fails to make further progress over the next two days; IMD officials said