Topic
rain
Commodities India’s arabica coffee crop may be hit by deficit rain, pest attack
India's arabica coffee output for 2026-27 is under threat from uneven monsoon rains and white stem borer infestation in Karnataka and Kerala. The four key districts recorded rainfall deficits of 2–61%, and growers warn of a drop in arabica production. The Coffee Board's post-blossom estimate projects total output of 4.04 lakh tonnes.
Commodities Crop loss due to rain nears ₹100 crore; Kerala seeks ₹110 crore central aid
Kerala's preliminary crop loss estimate from rain and floods stands at ₹99.29 crore, affecting 36,829 farmers across 3,264 hectares. Agriculture Minister T Siddique has sought ₹110 crore in central aid, including ₹10 crore for soil fertility restoration. The state is also expediting compensation verification and loan relief.
MINI Bay System May Open Two-Week Rain Window Across Central India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates favourable conditions for monsoon progression into Central India around next Tuesday, driven by a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. Model consensus suggests a two-week period of enhanced rainfall, with detailed regional forecasts for the coming days.