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KHARIF CROPS RAINFALL PREDICTIONS
Skymet cuts 2026 monsoon forecast, sees 70% chance of drought- El Nino causing rainfall deficit in Andhra: CM N Chandrababu Naidu
- For thousands of years, Pacific farmers adapted crops to drought and changing weather; now Samoa and Tonga are combining that ancestral knowledge with modern science to rebuild soil, manage weeds and make farms more climate-resilient
- Free dhaniya no more? India’s kitchen is feeling a new food squeezeCoriander prices have surged significantly after heavy rains disrupted essential vegetable supplies. Ginger and garlic prices also show sub...17 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- PDP workers, farmers detained in Shopian protest over crop insurancePDP workers and farmers were detained in Shopian during a protest. They demanded the implementation of a crop insurance scheme for damaged ...17 Aug, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
- School holiday August 17, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Monday? From J&K, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, UP to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updatesSchool holiday August 17, 2026: India braces for monsoon rains expected on August 17, 2026, which may lead to potential school closures. Th...16 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- In 2024, study found how 365 beehives helped Kenyan farmers keep elephants away from cropsA nine-year study explored beehive fences deterring elephants from farms near Tsavo East National Park. These fences successfully reduced c...15 Aug, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Onion prices jump to Rs 27/kg at Lasalgaon amid delayed kharif crop arrival from South IndiaWholesale onion prices have surged significantly in the past week. The government plans to sell buffer stock onions to control rising price...14 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- From freebie to luxury: Coriander prices spike after rain disrupts Nashik supply chainFresh coriander prices have significantly increased due to heavy rains. Supplies from key producing regions like Nashik were disrupted by f...14 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- Weather Today August 14: Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, UP, J&K, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bengal as IMD warns of active monsoon conditionsWeather Today August 14, 2026: On August 14, 2026, the monsoon is set to unleash its fury across India, with heavy to very heavy rainfall a...14 Aug, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
- India's monsoon to weaken over west, south in next fortnightBelow-average monsoon rainfall is expected across western and southern India. This forecast threatens newly planted cotton, soybean, and co...11 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Rice use for ethanol may rise as maize, sugarcane acreage falls this Kharif seasonIndia is set to ramp up rice utilization for ethanol production this year, amid reduced planting of maize and sugarcane, raising concerns a...11 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- Kharif sowing near normal as rainfall deficit shrinksBy August 7, farmers have successfully planted Kharif crops at 87.7% of the expected seasonal average. While rainfall deficiencies have mit...11 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- Households in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&PAsia-Pacific economies face rising prices and weather shocks from El Nino. Reduced rainfall and climate disruption will affect agricultural...09 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- July thali costs rise as onions, oil and LPG get costlier: ReportHome-cooked thali costs increased in July due to higher onion and oil prices. Vegetable oil and LPG cylinder prices also saw significant ye...08 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
- Heavy rain in Rajasthan; wet spell to continue till Aug 10Rajasthan experienced heavy rainfall on Friday as the southwest monsoon reactivated. The India Meteorological Department forecasts continue...07 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
- RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
- Microfinance lending dips as uneven monsoon alters the landscapeIndia's microfinance sector contracted in the first quarter after a previous rebound. Uneven monsoon progress weighed on rural demand and l...05 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- India likely to see below-normal rainfall in second half of monsoon: IMDIndia's monsoon rainfall for August and September is predicted to be below normal. The India Meteorological Department forecasts precipitat...31 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Erratic monsoon pushes farmers towards low-water crops, vegetablesErratic monsoon is reshaping India's kharif sowing patterns this season. Farmers are shifting acreage from staples to hardy crops and veget...28 Jul, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
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