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India Forecasts Below-Normal Monsoon Rains, Raising Inflation Fears
India's weather office has forecast below-normal rainfall for August and September, following a weak June and moderate July recovery. This prediction raises concerns about the impact on kharif crops, food inflation, and rural demand. Several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, have been issued alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and potential flash floods in some areas. River water levels are fluctuating in parts of Uttar Pradesh, causing erosion and concern.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 8 · Right 3 n = 12
- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (8 votes, 9 outlets): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Greater Kashmir, Mint, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Patrika, The Free Press Journal
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Punjab Kesari
- International (1): Reuters