IndiaBreaking
Archived — This article has been archived. The information may be outdated.
Monsoon deficit hits 40% across India
India Today··17 Jun
India Today reported that the southwest monsoon has stalled over large parts of India, with satellite images showing sparse cloud cover and national rainfall deficit reaching about 40%. The delay is raising concerns for kharif sowing and soil moisture.
Prism
What It Means For You
- A weak monsoon can affect food prices, reservoir levels and rural incomes.
- Farmers may delay sowing or switch crops if rains do not revive.
- The next two weeks are crucial for kharif agriculture.
What's Happening
- India's rain deficit has reached around 40%.
- Satellite images show limited monsoon cloud cover over large regions.
- IMD and satellite data show the monsoon has stalled.
Weather Context
- El Nino conditions are adding uncertainty to the season.
- Central India has been among the worst-hit regions in fallback reports.
- About 55-60% of India's net sown area is rainfed.
all-newstop-storiesdaily-roundup
