Erratic rain pattern despite a strong monsoon spells trouble for agro-economy, but farmers hopeful about abundant winter crop
• 6 years agoWhile crops in the ground have been damaged by the monsoon, the rains have replenished reservoirs and groundwater reserves, which augurs well for India’s rural economy in 2020.
Southwest Monsoon withdraws one month after the normal date: Roundup on devastating floods and its impact on economy
Fp Staff • 6 years agoThe Southwest Monsoon started its retreat on Wednesday, marking the longest recorded delay in withdrawal of the four-month-long rainfall season, the India Meteorological Department said.
India to receive rain till mid-October as withdrawal of monsoon gets delayed by a month; seasonal precipitation in 2019 highest in 25 years
Fp Staff • 6 years agoThe extended southwest monsoon rain over the Indian subcontinent has not only caused devastation at several places in the country, but has also broken some old records and set new ones.