Indian farmers cover 96% of the normal Kharif area as planting window closes
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- Times of Indiaseen 3 Oct, 05:00headline rewritten
India's 13% rain deficit makes monsoon a drought yearRainfall 4th lowest since 2001: Monsoon deficit at 13%, officially a drought year
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Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- thehindubusinessline.com14:44first to report
Indian farmers have achieved 96% of the normal Kharif sowing area as the planting window nears its end.
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- Times of India21:27
India's cumulative monsoon rainfall deficit remains despite August's better-than-expected rains. This deficit has caused a significant acreage gap in kharif crop sowing. Paddy and maize acreage have both reported notable declines compared to last year. Erratic rainfall distribution prevented increased acreage for most kharif crops. Several states, including Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, face substantial rainfall deficits.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- prokerala.com13:40
As cumulative rainfall remains below normal and the monsoon enters its final phase, the spatial distribution of rainfall will be critical for final kh....
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- thehindubusinessline.com16:42
Andhra farmers adopt pre-monsoon dry sowing to combat low rainfall, enhancing soil fertility and crop resilience amid El Niño challenges.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- tportal (Croatia)12:51
Proizvodnja riže u Indiji trebala bi se smanjiti prvi puta u deset godina zbog manjka oborina u razdoblju sazrijevanja usjeva, upozorili su predstavnici udruženja izvoznika
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- thehindubusinessline.com14:35
Among the other rabi crops, the output target for gram (chana) has been set at 12.33 mt, lentil (masur) at 2.1 mt, mustard at 14.3 mt and barley at 2.42 mt.
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- theshillongtimes.com00:40
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com22:02
Paddy arrivals are already in full swing at grain markets in Jalandhar even as official procurement is scheduled to begin on October 1. Farmers said this time the procurement should have started earlier.
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- Times of India10:26
The 2026 southwest monsoon is expected to face a significant rainfall deficit across various regions in India. This year's monsoon has been heavily influenced by the strong El Niño phenomenon affecting weather patterns. Many districts in eastern India, including Bihar and parts of the Northeast, are experiencing record low rainfall levels. Simultaneously, the southern regions witness their driest monsoon in over two decades.
Wed, 30 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India14:13
India recorded 87.4 percent of its long period average rainfall during this year's southwest monsoon. The country received 759.4 mm of rain, which is 13 percent below normal. El Niño significantly contributed to the below-average rainfall, especially noted in southern and western regions. Despite a late surge in rainfall, several areas faced substantial deficits, particularly Punjab and South India. The overall monsoon season ended as the driest since 2015.
- Times of India22:06edited after publishing
previously
India's 13% rain deficit makes monsoon a drought yearWinter Rains Expected To Be Better
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- skymetweather.com11:45
Indian monsoon drought history from 1871 to 2026 reveals the strong influence of El Niño, past back-to-back droughts, rainfall deficits and the outlook following the 2026 drought.
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- tribuneindia.com22:10
Phagwara Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal has urged farmers to bring only dry paddy with 17% or lower moisture content to the grain markets for the ongoing procurement season. The DC said adherence to this guideline would help ensure that the procurement process was smooth and hassle-free across the district.
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- theshillongtimes.com09:26
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- thehindubusinessline.com06:44
Kashmir saffron farms face prolonged dry weather and high temperatures, raising concerns over crop growth, flowering, corms and farmer losses.
Thu, 8 October 2026
3 reports- Euronews09:47
Prolonged drought in central Sri Lanka is leaving wells dry, hurting farmers’ livelihoods and pushing wildlife to crowd shrinking water holes.
- DW Top Stories14:40
A weak monsoon in India is hitting farmers, water supplies and the power system, while raising wider questions about increasingly erratic rainfall and the economic costs.
- DW Top Stories14:40
A weak monsoon in India is hitting farmers, water supplies and the power system, while raising wider questions about increasingly erratic rainfall and the economic costs.
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- thehindubusinessline.com13:26
Dun & Bradstreet warns of El Niño-linked monsoon deficits, modest declines in rice, maize, and cereals impacting production, supply chains, and prices in India.
Thu, 15 October 2026
1 report- thehindubusinessline.com16:44
Reservoir storage in India dips below 70% national average; southern levels under 45%, but monsoon rains may improve outlook.
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- tribune.com.pk20:33
A hotter monsoon
Wed, 21 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India11:23
El Niño is increasingly influencing global weather patterns including agriculture and temperatures in India. Current forecasts predict a warmer winter as El Niño intensifies, which could affect agriculture adversely. Recent monsoon rainfall deficits raise concerns regarding water resources and crop yields moving forward. Different regions may experience varying extremes from drought to flooding in the coming months due to this phenomenon.
- indiatimes.com18:55
Telangana logs 95% October rainfall deficit till Oct 21, getting 3.5 mm vs 75.6 mm normal; 12 districts had no rain, raising crop and water concerns.
Sat, 24 October 2026
1 report- indiatimes.com17:15
A severe monsoon failure has pushed Haveri district into a deep agricultural crisis, with crop losses estimated across more than 3.4 lakh hectares and 2,92,425 farmers affected. A joint crop-loss survey conducted by officials has assessed the damage at Rs 386.01 crore, and the district administration has submitted a detailed report to the state govt seeking compensation for farmers.Drought has hit more than 3.4 lakh hectares in Haveri district, affecting 2,92,425 farmers, with crop loss...