monsoons – THE OPEN VIEW

Top categories: National Dr Jitendra Singh
Social links: Twitter Facebook <a href="https://plus.google.com/104914404777602804588" class="social_link_google_plus"> Google+ Tumblr

India’s monsoon rains cover entire country but still down on average

By Parveen Kumar on July 3, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

NEW DELHI, July 2 – India’s annual monsoon covered the entire country on Saturday, six days earlier than usual, the state-run weather office said, but rain totals are 5% below average so far this season. The monsoon, critical for farm output and economic growth in the world’s second-most […]

Explainer: In India, all eyes on a monsoon that is critical for the economy

By Parveen Kumar on June 19, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

MUMBAI – India’s monsoon has progressed more slowly than usual after hitting Kerala nearly a week late. Monsoon rains have been 44% lower-than-average so far in June, delaying the sowing of summer-sown crops and raising concerns that parts of the country could face a worsening drought. This shortfall could have […]