The South-West monsoon season ended with the country as a whole receiving 7.9 per cent above normal rains during the June-September period, with as much as 91 per cent of the geographical area reporting ‘normal’ or higher rainfall. However, as many regions received seen excess rain, leading to floods and crop damage in many parts, there may be a setback in achieving the target of bumper Kharif production, particularly oilseeds and pulses, though it may help the winter season crops.

Seasonal rainfall during June-September was recorded at 93.72 cm, as against 86.86 cm considered the long period average (1971-2020) for the period. Last year, the total monsoon rainfall was 93.48 cm. Rainfall between 104 and 110 is categorised as “above normal” by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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