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September 1, 2023

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According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), August has been the driest and warmest month in the entire country since 1901.

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Monsoon precipitation in August across central India and the south Peninsular region has been the lowest in 122 years since 1901, making it one of the worst and deficient monsoon months in history.
Rainfall across the country was 162.7 mm this August compared to 254.9 mm actual.
Both average maximum and mean temperatures in the country were the highest since 1901.
Kharif sowing is nearly over with a 3.6% year-on-year increase, reaching 105.4 million hectares. However, the area under pulses lags significantly and cotton and oilseeds to some extent.

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