Recent rain has little impact on national monsoon deficit

Recent rains have brought relief to Delhi, Haryana, and eastern Rajasthan, yet the national monsoon deficit persists. States like Bihar and Punjab continue to struggle with below-average rainfall. While the sowing of Kharif crops is nearly finalized across the nation, August's rainfall may enhance water reservoirs for hydropower and upcoming planting seasons, with a low-pressure area potentially raising precipitation levels in eastern India shortly.

By VISHWA MOHAN