Monsoon Misfire: How August's Rainfall Failures Will Haunt India's Harvests The news from New Delhi that August's rainfall has failed to reduce India's cumulative monsoon deficit is a sobering reminder of the country's struggle with unpredictable weather patterns.
The nation's cumulative rainfall deficit stands at nearly 14%, a figure that will have far reaching consequences for India's agricultural sector.
Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and several northeastern states have reported significant rain deficits since June 1, with some areas experiencing more than 40% less rainfall.