Lag in sowing of pulses, oilseeds and cotton continues but expected to improve over late into the season. Adequate and well-distributed rainfall will be key for crop maturity
Cumulative pan-India rainfall deficit in the period June 1 to September 17 has reduced to 8 percent, tad better than 10 percent in the previous week
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Following a deficit rainfall in six consecutive weeks, monsoon made a comeback covering most part of the country, which also increased storage levels of water reservoir. However, uncertainty over crop yields remains while adequate rainfall over the rest of the season will be critical to narrowing the rainfall deficit, according to an analysis by Barclays based on data provided by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) data.
Cumulative pan-India rainfall deficit in the period June 1 to September 17 has reduced to 8 percent, tad better than 10 percent in the previous week, shows IMD data. After receiving normal rainfall in most of the states across country, certain states such as Kerala, Bihar, Jharkhand and some states in North East region have received deficient rainfall.
The rainfall deficit reduced moderately in northwest, central and southern regions, but remained in ‘large deficient’ in the east.
Overall monsoon rainfall is likely to be above normal over India as a whole, says IMD, but El Niño conditions are likely to further intensity and continue up to early next year.