The delayed arrival of the monsoon has had a severe impact on the Kharif crops in India. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare statistics, as of June 23, 2023
The monsoon season has arrived in India, but farmers are still waiting for rain. Of the 718 districts in the country, 511 districts, which add up to 71%, have presented a rainfall deficit during the month of June.
The monsoons in India, the lifeblood of the nation's agrarian economy, have become increasingly unpredictable in recent years. This unpredictability is attributed to the combined effects of climate change and pollution.