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.
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