Monsoon and Its Impact on Crops: Rice
15-Apr-2026 08:33 AM
Monsoon and Its Impact on Crops: Rice
★ Recently, the weather department reported the possibility of a weak monsoon, which may impact rain-dependent crops.
★ Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh together account for about 33% of total rice production, with irrigation coverage ranging between 60–73%.
★ Odisha contributes around 15% of total production, while irrigation coverage there is only about 35%.