India predicts above-average September rainfall, affecting crops and potentially causing food inflation.
India is forecasted to receive above-average rainfall in September, with predictions indicating over 109% of the long-term average. Following a wetter-than-normal August, heavy rainfall is expected in regions like Uttarakhand and Rajasthan, which may threaten summer-sown crops such as rice and cotton, potentially leading to food inflation. However, the increased moisture could benefit winter crops like wheat. The monsoon withdrawal might also be delayed this year.
August 31, 2024
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