Kharif crops are feared to be damaged due to heavy monsoon rains

30-Aug-2024 10:37 AM

New Delhi . The south-west monsoon rainfall is likely to continue for a long time this time, which can pose a serious threat to kharif crops. It is believed that this year will be delayed in the return of monsoon,

which will cause more than normal average rainfall in the country and this surplus rainfall can prove to be harmful for paddy, cotton, soybean, maize and pulses crops.

The southwest monsoon usually comes in India on 1 June and starts departing from 17 September. But it appears that this time it will remain active for a longer period than its fixed time, which can cause severe damage to various crops during harvesting.

According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of becoming a low pressure area around mid -September, which will keep the monsoon active even further.

The effect of La Nina Weather Chakra can also maintain the monsoon dynamics. It is to be noted that the harvesting of crops of kharif season starts from mid-September. Monsoon rainfall will prove dangerous for these ripe crops.

According to agricultural experts, more than the normal average rainfall will be helpful for the crops of the Kharif season, as well as it will also help in sowing of wheat, gram, mustard, lentils and barley in the upcoming Rabi season.

According to a senior Meteorological Department official, a 'low pressure system' is expected to be developed in the third week of September, which will delay in departure of the monsoon.

Although the production sector of paddy, pulses, oilseeds and coarse grains has increased well this year and the condition of weather and monsoon in most areas is also largely favorable, but there is a possibility of damage to crops due to excessive rainfall in September.