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

India's monsoon has begun with a significant rainfall deficit, impacting kharif sowing, particularly for pulses and cotton. While reservoir levels offer a buffer, a prolonged dry…

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…

India faces a significant 42% rainfall deficit this monsoon, exacerbated by El Nino. The government is implementing contingency plans across 315 vulnerable districts, focusing on…

Monsoon rains so far have been 43 percent below average, which is expected to impact India's crops.

The Centre highlights 111 districts at risk due to poor irrigation amid El Niño, emphasizing proactive measures to safeguard agriculture.