INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 24th June 2026.

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 24th June 2026.

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1. Weak Monsoon and Threat to Kharif Agriculture

India is witnessing a significant rainfall deficit of about 43% during the early phase of the southwest monsoon, prompting the Agriculture Ministry to identify 315 vulnerable districts and prepare contingency plans. Of these, 111 districts with irrigation coverage below 25% have been categorised as high priority. The logic behind the government's concern is that deficient rainfall directly affects sowing, crop productivity, food prices and rural income