Kharif Crops Hit Hard by Excess Monsoon Rains

05-Dec-2025 08:50 PM

New Delhi. Financial Year, a leading company in the field of crop absorption and plant recovery solubles, stated in its internal review report that during the southwest monsoon, rainfall in various states of the country, ranging from 25 to 60 percent above the normal average,

and prolonged waterlogging in the fields, caused heavy damage to Kharif crops. Despite this, market prices for various commodities are remaining subdued, causing a double blow to farmers.

According to the company, its estimates of rainfall and crop damage are based on field surveys, feedback from dealers, and estimates from agricultural markets.

This estimate clearly shows that various crops faced the most disruptions in the 2025 Kharif season compared to previous years.

According to the company's report, the southwest monsoon rainfall during May to October 2025 remained largely erratic and uncertain.

As a result, many districts in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, and other parts of northern India experienced 25 to 60 percent surplus rainfall compared to the normal average at a time when Kharif crops were in a crucial phase of growth.

This heavy rainfall submerged plants, caused their flowers to fall, increased the risk of fungal diseases, and also led to attacks by pests and diseases. This surplus rainfall proved disastrous for agricultural and horticultural crops.

In Maharashtra, crops suffered heavy losses, with pulses, oilseeds, and cotton severely damaged. Fruit and vegetable crops also suffered significant damage.

Meanwhile, Punjab and Rajasthan were hit hard by floods, devastating the paddy crop in many areas of Punjab.

This is evident from the fact that the central government had set a target of purchasing 18 million tons of paddy, while actual procurement reached only 15.5-15.6 million tons.

The moong crop was damaged in Karnataka and Rajasthan, while the urad and soybean crops were also damaged in different states.