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Agriculture
Rajasthan Faces 2026 Kharif Crop Threat as Monsoon Forecast Signals Drought
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 09:32 PM
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Business Standard warns that a predicted monsoon deficit could lower Rajasthan's 2026 kharif crop output.
Business Standard reported that meteorological forecasts predict a deficit in monsoon rainfall for Rajasthan in 2026.
The shortfall could reduce kharif crop output, affecting farmers and the state's agricultural economy.
Experts warn that lower rainfall may lead to water scarcity for irrigation and lower yields for staple crops such as wheat and pulses.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and may consider drought relief measures if the forecast materializes.
The shortfall could reduce kharif crop output, affecting farmers and the state's agricultural economy.
Experts warn that lower rainfall may lead to water scarcity for irrigation and lower yields for staple crops such as wheat and pulses.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and may consider drought relief measures if the forecast materializes.