Tag: monsoon rainfall forecast
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India prepares contingency plans for 315 districts as monsoon falters
New Delhi: India has drawn up contingency plans for more than 300 districts which are vulnerable to a weak monsoon as it steps up preparations…
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Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlook
Mumbai: India’s soybean acreage is expected to increase this year as four-year-high prices and forecasts of below-normal monsoon rainfall due to El Nino encourage farmers…
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Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contraction
Pune: Economists anticipate agricultural GDP to remain flat or contract slightly in 2026-27 amid growing concerns about El Nino. Farmers have already planned to reduce…
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Southwest monsoon to be 8% below Long Period Average: IMD
New Delhi: India is expected to get below-normal monsoon rainfall in 2026 with precipitation expected to be 8% below normal, at 92% of Long Period…