Improved spatial rain distribution aids crops, shows CRISIL DRIP index

Crop-wise, DRIP scores are better for most crops except pulses and rice relative to the previous year

As of August 10, the all-India rainfall in line with the long-period average (LPA), or ‘normal’. The gauge has improved from 10 per cent deficiency at the end of June but remains less than the 5 per cent surplus seen at the end of July. The spatial distribution of rainfall has also improved. As on August 10, rains were normal in 10 of the major crop-growing states, while three received deficient rainfall, and four grappled with a surplus.
 

Region-wise, excess rains in the northwest had reduced to 17 per cent of the LPA on August 10 compared to 31 per