While India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible rainfall uncertainty, with irrigation capacity and food grain reserves providing a buffer against any potential impact on crop production, said PK Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

While India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible rainfall uncertainty, with irrigation…

Delayed monsoon and deficient rainfall, with 315 districts potentially affected, are raising concerns for the upcoming kharif crop sowing. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh…

India activates contingency plans as rainfall deficit hits 40%, with strong grain stocks and irrigation systems helping manage monsoon uncertainty.

The Indian government warns that 111 districts face severe crop vulnerability due to anticipated monsoon deficits, impacting agriculture and inflation.

India is implementing contingency plans for over 300 vulnerable districts facing a potentially weak monsoon. With rains currently 43% below average and a forecast for continued…