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09/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2025 09:21
India: Kharif Sowing Increases but Heavy Rains Impact Standing Crops
Kharif sowing is three percent higher than the same period last year, driven by increased acreage under rice and maize. However, heavy rains in late August caused flooding and widespread waterlogging in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, severely affecting standing crops. As of September 5, cumulative rainfall is nine percent above the long-period average, and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts above-normal rainfall for September 2025.
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