The latest weekly weather and crop bulletin released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides crucial information about weather conditions in India and its impact on agriculture. The report highlights how the withdrawal of rains in the north of the country is affecting the rice and cotton harvest, as well as variations in weather conditions in different regions of India.
The USDA bulletin reports that rain has begun to withdraw from northern India, bringing drier weather to the region. Climate change favored the harvest of rice and cotton, which farmers planted early in the season. Although regions further north and west have also recorded drier conditions, there is still the possibility of rain returning in these areas.
On the other hand, the bulletin highlights that in the southern and northeastern regions of India, rainfall continues to occur, ranging from 25 to 100 mm. This has supported the season's crops, which are in the final stages of reproduction.
It is important to note that the monsoon season, which occurs between June and September, was marked by inconsistent and uneven rainfall. This impacted different regions in varying ways.
In parts of southern and eastern India, rainfall levels were below ideal. However, it is common for rain to persist until mid-October in these areas. This continuity of rain can benefit crops planted later, such as cotton and rice, providing relief for farmers.
Source: Aline Merladete | agrolink
