The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall for July, the most crucial month for the southwest monsoon and kharif sowing. While some regions may receive normal to above-normal rain, most parts of India are expected to see a rainfall deficit. The forecast could have implications for agriculture, food inflation, farm incomes and economic growth.

A 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by Yuvika Singhal, an economist at…

If the June rainfall ends up with 10 cm, the precipitation during July-September period needs to be 68.17 cm, which is still short of 3% of normal for the period

India experienced its driest June in over a decade, with monsoon rainfall falling nearly 40% below average. This deficit has delayed crucial crop sowing and prolonged heatwaves in…

Only 9 out of 36 meteorological subdivisions, having one-fourth share in India’s geographical area, have reported “normal or higher” rainfall

India is set for a below-normal monsoon in July after a 40% rainfall deficiency in June, raising water stress concerns.

July brings a worrying forecast for India as monsoon rains are predicted to be below normal, falling short of 94% of the long-term average. This situation could adversely affect…

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below-normal rainfall for July, the most crucial month for the southwest monsoon and kharif sowing. While some regions may…