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Vijay C. Roy
Kharif acreage gap narrows to 1.3% despite 15% rainfall deficit
India's kharif sowing area has nearly matched last year's levels despite a 15% rainfall deficit.
Monsoon starts to withdraw from northwest India
The India Meteorological Department reports that the southwest monsoon has begun its annual withdrawal from northwest India.
Subdued rainfall is likely across southern peninsula over the next week
The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts subdued rainfall across southern peninsular India while intense rain continues in other regions.
IMD issues flash flood alert for central and western India
The India Meteorological Department issued a flash flood alert and warned of heavy rainfall across central and western India over the next four days.
India kharif sowing acreage remains below last year despite improved monsoon rainfall
India's Kharif sowing acreage remains below last year's levels despite a narrowing gap as monsoon rainfall improves according to agriculture ministry data.
Prime Minister Modi directs officials to prioritize citizen welfare and policy convergence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed government secretaries to prioritize citizen welfare and policy convergence during a high-level review of rural development and agriculture sectors.