As of July 31, rainfall from the southwest monsoon was 9% below the long period average
According to the Central Water Commission, of the 91 major reservoirs in the country, 62 water bodies reported 80 per cent or below of normal storage
Climate change has a multiplier effect and is likely to worsen in the coming years
Rainfall deficiency to hit cotton sowing in India by 50%; prices up 29% in past month