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August rainfall fails toreduce India's monsoon deficit

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VISHWA MOHAN29 Aug 2026, 09:27 pmUpdated 1d ago1 min readIndiaIndia

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August rainfall fails to reduce India's monsoon deficit

India's cumulative monsoon rainfall deficit remains despite August's better-than-expected rains. This deficit has caused a significant acreage gap in kharif crop sowing. Paddy and maize acreage have both reported notable declines compared to last year. Erratic rainfall distribution prevented increased acreage for most kharif crops. Several states, including Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, face substantial rainfall deficits.

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Source: Times of India · VISHWA MOHAN. Published 29 Aug 2026, 09:27 pm.

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