Tag: rainfall deficit
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Deficit shrinks to 15% but uneven rains fan Kharif concerns
New Delhi: The southwest monsoon has recovered sharply after a weak June, but its uneven distribution continues to pose risks to the ongoing kharif season…
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Rainfall deficit narrows to 24%, to boost Kharif sowing in July
New Delhi: Improved rainfall in July has narrowed the country’s rainfall deficit and raised hopes of faster kharif sowing, agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said…
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Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: Report
New Delhi: A comparatively weak start of monsoon in the southwest of India has signalled a negative impact on the agricultural activity with a significant…