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Monsoon rains above average
India
Monday 03 September 2012
MD
Relief across the country as rainfall climbs above average.
The threat of drought has receded as rainfall levels are above average.
Meteorological services announced above-average rainfall during last week, the first week since the beginning of the monsoon rains that rainfall has exceed the average.
The previous week's rains were 2% lower than average.
The rains are essential for 55% of Indian farmland without irrigation. Rainfall less than 90% of the average are considered insufficient, and announced as drought.
The rains are essential for 55% of Indian farmland without irrigation. Rainfall less than 90% of the average are considered insufficient, and announced as drought.
source : reuters, indian express
