Entire India under monsoon cover 6 days before schedule
Jul 3, 2024Southwest Monsoon covered the entire country ahead of schedule, guiding kharif sowing decisions. Despite deficit rainfall, acreage increased, notably in peninsular India. The onset of monsoon over Kerala and most parts of northeast happened simultaneously on May 30 ahead of its normal date of June 1 and June 5, respectively.
Monsoon covers entire country six days in advance: IMD
Jul 2, 2024Southwest monsoon covers India early this year. Monsoon's influence on agriculture and water resources highlighted. Timely onset crucial for farming operations and water management. Despite June's rainfall deficit, certain regions like peninsular India witness surplus precipitation, aiding crop cultivation.
Good rainfall set to cool things down in northwest India
Jul 2, 2024Despite an 11% shortfall in June, the Indian monsoon is expected to conclude above normal, according to IMD. Historically, when June rainfall was below normal, subsequent months often saw normal or above normal rainfall. IMD predicts relief from high temperatures in northwest India due to anticipated good rainfall in July. However, the region faced unusually high temperatures in June. The summer of 2023 marked the highest number of heat wave days since 2010, with June alone witnessing the highest in 15 years.
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Fruits & vegetables top list of all crops in value terms, reveals NSO report
Jun 22, 2024In 2022-23, 'fruits and vegetables' surpassed cereals in value, occupying 28% share. Uttar Pradesh led in cereals output, while West Bengal excelled in fruits and vegetables. The National Statistical Office (NSO) released the report.
Fruits & vegetables top list of all crops in value terms, reveals NSO report
Jun 22, 2024In India, 'fruits and vegetables' emerged as the leading crop group in 2022-23, capturing a 28% share of the total crop value, surpassing cereals at 27%. The output of 'fruits and vegetables' rose significantly from Rs 2,87,000 crore in 2011-12 to Rs 4,34,000 crore in 2022-23 at constant (2011-12) prices.
Monsoon breaks its hiatus, brings relief from the searing heat wave in many parts
Jun 20, 2024Monsoon onset in Kerala, early arrival in north-east, deficit rainfall situation in June. North-west parts of India, including Delhi-NCR, too spared from heat wave conditions for now due to Western Disturbance even as monsoon is still more than a week away from the region.
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