Deficient rainfall likely to hit kharif production in Uttar Pradesh

Almost three weeks after the monsoon entered Uttar Pradesh, 71 of the 75 districts of the state have received deficient rainfall, signaling a weak monsoon that can adversely affect the Kharif crop production.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said an action plan, in the wake of the deficit rainfall, should be prepared.

According to the IMD, of the 75 Uttar Pradesh districts, 71 have received deficient rainfall between June 1 and July 15. Kaushambi is the driest, receiving 98 per cent less rainfall.