Monsoon rains expected to be satisfactory except southern tip: Food minister

26 Apr 2013 Evaluate

South-west monsoon rains are expected to be satisfactory, barring some states in South India- Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. According to Food Minister K V Thomas, monsoon rains in these southern states may be delayed or could be less than the normal level.

The forecasts from global experts last week point to normal rains, which could mean another bumper grain harvest. The first monsoon forecast of this year will be officially released later in the day by the India Meteorological Department for the four-month-long monsoon season from June.

South-west monsoon begins from June, when sowing of Kharif (summer) crops like paddy are undertaken. On foodgrains storage situation all arrangement for procurement of wheat and even storage has been made ahead of monsoon rains.

However, this year's monsoon is crucial for Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat, which are facing worst drought.

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