by Theleaders-Online | August 1, 2019 1:53 am
MUMBAI: India’s monsoon rains in the week ending yesterday were above average for the second time since the start of the season on June 1, helping farmers accelerate the planting of summer-sown crops and easing concerns of drought.
Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth, as about 55% of India’s arable land is rain-fed, and agriculture forms about 15% of a US$2.5-trillion economy that is the third biggest in Asia.
India received 42% more rainfall than the 50-year average in the week to July 31, data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed.
Overall, India has received 9% less rain than average in the first half of June-September monsoon season.
Reuters
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