Tag: #Rainfall Deficit

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Despite uptick in July rainfall, Kharif sowing remains below 2025 levels

New Delhi: The sowing of the monsoon crop (kharif) across India remained below last year’s level despite an improvement in July rainfall, with farmers planting crops in 105

04 Aug 2026 Hindustan Times

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From 40% deficit to near normal: How just two weeks changed India's monsoon

Southwest monsoon staged a dramatic turnaround in July, with the country's rainfall deficit shrinking from 40% to 16% in less than a month despite forecasts of a below-normal season. A new report says the surprise recovery highlights how climate change and multiple weather systems are increasingly r...

30 Jul 2026 Business News India

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Rain deficit shrinks to 21 % as wet spell intensifies in West, North-West

Central India (deficit of 13 per cent) and North-West India (18 per cent) emerge as best-performing regions this week

22 Jul 2026 The Hindu - Business Line

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'It's looking a little scary,' Skymet's monsoon forecast

Skymet Weather Services says July rainfall is likely to stay below normal and warns that weak monsoon conditions could continue into August, increasing drought concerns.

20 Jul 2026 Cnbctv18

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Kharif sowing trails last year’s pace despite rainfall revival in early July

As of Monday, several key agricultural regions continued to record rainfall deficits exceeding 20%, with some areas facing shortfalls of up to 47%.

14 Jul 2026 Hindustan Times

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El Nino impact : IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon for ’26

ICAR-CRIDA prescribes district contingency plans for AP and Telangana

13 Jul 2026 The Hans India