Multiple meteorological organisations are predicting above-normal rainfall during this year s southwest monsoon season in the Indian subcontinent. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the total rainfall from June to September to be 106% of the long-period average. Last year s southwest monsoon ended with a 6% deficit due to El Nino, causing variations in rainfall distribution. Some regions experienced shortages while others, like West Rajasthan and Saurashtra-Kutch, received ample rainfall. However, 7 subdivisions, including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, experienced deficient rainfall.
The Indian government has permitted the export of 99,150 metric tons of onions to six neighbouring countries - Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka.
India News: Skymet, India's leading private weather forecasting company, announced on Tuesday its prediction of a 'normal' monsoon for this year. According to the
The Centre organised a meeting of state food secretaries to discuss the procurement arrangements for Rabi and Kharif Crops for season 2024-25 and 2023-24 respectively yesterday.