After brief burst of rain, monsoon in dry phase, deficit rises to 18%

India's monsoon has weakened again after a week of good showers.

The nationwide rainfall deficit has widened to eighteen percent on Sunday.

Subdued rainfall activity is predicted over several key regions for the next week.

This dry spell could undermine recent gains in agricultural sowing activities.

Fifteen states are currently reporting significant rainfall deficits of twenty percent or more. ...