India’s monsoon rains may be patchy in the country’s hinterland until the first week of July, according to extended range forecasts by both the India Meteorological Department and private forecaster Skymet Weather. The forecasts indicate that most parts of central and northwest India are likely to be “extremely” and “severely” dry until July 6. There has been a 54% rain deficiency in the country since June 1, with 80% deficiency over central India, potentially harming the farm sector.
Monsoon may be patchy till July 1st week
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