India's monsoon has weakened, increasing the rainfall deficit to eighteen percent. This dry spell threatens kharif sowing momentum, impacting agricultural output. Many states face significant rainfall shortages, particularly in eastern regions. The weak monsoon coincides with a strong El Nino year phenomenon. Subdued rainfall is forecast for northwest, west-central, and southern India.

Indias southwest monsoon has bounced back after a weak June, cutting the rainfall deficit and boosting kharif prospects. Experts caution, however, that the El Nino risk isnt over.

Monsoon rainfall improves, yet weak Kharif sowing poses significant risk to India's agriculture sector, warns recent report.

India's monsoon has weakened, increasing the rainfall deficit to eighteen percent. This dry spell threatens kharif sowing momentum, impacting agricultural output. Many states face…

According to the latest IMD data, India recorded 123.3 mm of rain during the first half of July against the historical normal of 128.9 mm, resulting in a minor overall deficit of…