Page 6 - Monsoon Rainfall
Monsoon fury claims 63 lives in Himachal, Rs 4-lakh compensation announced
Over 1,000 roads, several bridges, PWD property, water lines had been fully or partially damaged due to heavy rains, Thakur said
 "Monsoon fury claims 63 lives in Himachal, Rs 4-lakh compensation announced")
Heavy rain lashes large parts of country; situation grim in Maharashtra
Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days
 "Heavy rain lashes large parts of country; situation grim in Maharashtra")
Monsoon delay hits sales of agri input companies in June quarter
Both seed and agrochemicals businesses remain muted on slow progress of rainfalls
 "Monsoon delay hits sales of agri input companies in June quarter")
India to get above-average monsoon rains in next two weeks: IMD official
The country has received 17% less rain than average since the monsoon season began on June 1
 "India to get above-average monsoon rains in next two weeks: IMD official")
Southwest monsoon covers entire India, arrives 4 days behind schedule
Of the 36 meteorological subdivisions, 21 had deficit rain and 15 had normal
 "Southwest monsoon covers entire India, arrives 4 days behind schedule")
Rainfall deficit narrows to 3 % from 5% in last week: Morgan Stanley
About 68.2% of the cropped area received normal to above-normal rainfall, says Morgan Stanley
 "Rainfall deficit narrows to 3 % from 5% in last week: Morgan Stanley")
Raining doubt: Deficit in agri-producing areas clouds rosy monsoon picture
The last few days have seen a monsoon revival of sorts in parts of the country
 "Raining doubt: Deficit in agri-producing areas clouds rosy monsoon picture")
Monsoon augurs well for rural demand, RBI rate cut, says BofAML
RBI has cut its inflation forecast to 2.5-3.5% from 4.5% in first half of this fiscal
 "Monsoon augurs well for rural demand, RBI rate cut, says BofAML")
Monsoon rainfall seen at 98% of long period average: IMD
June-Sept Central India rainfall seen at 100% of average
 "Monsoon rainfall seen at 98% of long period average: IMD")
