Page 6 - Monsoon Rains
Monsoon hits Delhi-NCR, covers entire nation after five-day delay
On Tuesday, several parts of the NCR received rainfall following which the IMD declared monsoon's arrival in Delhi
 "Monsoon hits Delhi-NCR, covers entire nation after five-day delay")
India's summer crop planting lags by 10.43% as monsoon rains taper off
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian farmers have planted 49.9 million hectares (123 million acres) with summer crops, down 10.43% from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, as monsoon rains taper off after a strong start last month.
 "India's summer crop planting lags by 10.43% as monsoon rains taper off")
Maharashtra rains: Red alert in Raigad; over 1,000 people evacuated
People from over 20 villages have been moved to safer areas
 "Maharashtra rains: Red alert in Raigad; over 1,000 people evacuated")
Pre-monsoon showers likely in parts of Maha in next 48 hrs, says IMD
Several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, are expected to receive pre-monsoon showers of varied intensity in the next 48 hours
 "Pre-monsoon showers likely in parts of Maha in next 48 hrs, says IMD")
Statsguru: Six charts explain why monsoon is so important for economy
An even more virulent second wave means that economic growth, income and employment will again depend on agriculture to a large extent
 "Statsguru: Six charts explain why monsoon is so important for economy")
Farm sector maintains robust growth in Q2, GVA up 7.7% at current prices
Experts say many crops don't come into the market during July-Sept and the real impact of kharif harvest will be felt in the subsequent quarters
 "Farm sector maintains robust growth in Q2, GVA up 7.7% at current prices")
12% Indian land prone to landslides as climate change increases the risks
Last year, 264 Indians died in landslides, said a report on accidental deaths and suicides in 2019 by the National Crime Records Bureau
 "12% Indian land prone to landslides as climate change increases the risks")
Delhi rains: DTC bus submerged under Minto Bridge; one person found dead
According to the Delhi fire department, a bus and two autorickshaws were stuck at the Minto Bridge underpass due to heavy waterlogging.
 "Delhi rains: DTC bus submerged under Minto Bridge; one person found dead")
Area under pulses coverage up over two-fold to 6.42 mn ha in kharif season
"About 6.42 million hectares area coverage under pulses as compared to 2.44 million hectares during the corresponding period of last year," the statement said
 "Area under pulses coverage up over two-fold to 6.42 mn ha in kharif season")
June records 'excess' rainfall, good precipitation expected in July: IMD
According to the IMD data, the overall rainfall in June was 118 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), which is considered excess rainfall.
 "June records 'excess' rainfall, good precipitation expected in July: IMD")
Flooding in Indonesia's Jakarta claims 16 lives, thousands displaced
Flooding also highlights Indonesia's infrastructure problems as it tries to attract foreign investment
 "Flooding in Indonesia's Jakarta claims 16 lives, thousands displaced")
Rains wreak havoc in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha: Top 10 updates
The flood situation remains grim in southern Maharashtra and northern Karnataka, where the swollen Krishna, Ghataprabha and Malaprabha rivers are wreaking a havoc
 "Rains wreak havoc in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha: Top 10 updates")
Heavy rain lashes large parts of country; situation grim in Maharashtra
Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days
Explained: How water debate in Gujarat is meandering into various channels
The two amended pieces of legislation, among other things, have laid down the level of punishment for water thefts
Rains catch up, but key areas still face shortfall: CRISIL Drip index
As of July 31, rainfall from the southwest monsoon was 9% below the long period average
 "Rains catch up, but key areas still face shortfall: CRISIL Drip index")
A steady option: Low rain forces farmers in several states to turn to maize
According to latest data from the department of agriculture, till July 25, maize has been sown in around 6.38 million hectares, which is around 136,000 hectares more than the same period last year
 "A steady option: Low rain forces farmers in several states to turn to maize")
India's edible oil imports may rise by 7.3% to record highs in FY20: Expert
Higher purchases by the world's biggest edible oil importer could support palm oil prices that are under pressure due to sluggish demand amid an expected rise in production
 "India's edible oil imports may rise by 7.3% to record highs in FY20: Expert")
Agri commodities recover from June dip on reports of rain deficiency
Farmers switch to sowing high-yielding, short-duration seeds to minimise impact of rainfall deviation
 "Agri commodities recover from June dip on reports of rain deficiency")
India gets 20% below average rainfall this week till Wednesday: IMD
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's monsoon rains were 20% below average in the week ending on Wednesday, as rainfall was scanty over the central, western and southern parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, raising concerns over the output of summer-sown crops.
 "India gets 20% below average rainfall this week till Wednesday: IMD")
UN chief saddened by displacement of 1 mn, 41 deaths due to rains in India
National disaster response teams are carrying out search-and-rescue operations and some 20,000 people are sheltered in dozens of relief camps.
 "UN chief saddened by displacement of 1 mn, 41 deaths due to rains in India")
