Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has recorded a 21 per cent deficit in rainfall during the three-month period from June to August this year, according to weather reports. The state normally receives around 1,735.2 mm of rainfall during this period. However, Kerala has received only 1,365.4 mm so far this year.Weather experts have attributed the lower rainfall to Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of Kharif crop sowing, monsoon conditions, rainfall deficit, and the availability of seeds and fertilisers, directing officials to closely monitor drought-prone areas and coordinate with state governments. As of July 17, Kharif crops have been sown across 658.19 lakh hectares. While the Read More…