Monsoon rains swing from 10 per cent deficit to surplus in eight days

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Bountiful rain in many parts of India in early July has bridged the country's rainfall deficit, according to the India Meteorological Department. While the eastern and northeastern region recorded a 17% rain deficiency, north India received 59% excess rainfall. However, below-normal precipitation is still forecasted for many areas in northwest, northeast, and southeast peninsular India. Late arrival of monsoon caused a two-week delay in crop sowing in June.

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