Timely withdrawal of monsoon is critical now, as harvesting begins in October. Crop loss in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana could be higher due to surplus rains
Kharif sowing patterns were similar as towards the end of August, given that sowing is complete in 100 percent of normal area.
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Excess rains in the fag end of monsoon season have led to crop damage, with a few states in the Southern region and parts of central India bearing significant losses. Storage levels in water reservoirs have continued to rise while sowing of major crops like rice and coarse cereals was completed last month.Â
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Overall rainfall was 7.7 percent above the long period average (LPA) as of September 15, based on Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) data analysis by Barclays. This compares to rainfall at 7.3 percent LPA in last week. Monsoon rainfall surplus over the past week remained concentrated in states already facing excess rainfall, such as Rajasthan, parts of central region, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.