IMD’s ‘above normal’ rainfall prediction isn’t cause for celebration

Even if (a big if) the forecast turns out to be accurate, multiple other factors could play spoilsport for agriculture.

22 April, 20256 min
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IMD’s ‘above normal’ rainfall prediction isn’t cause for celebration

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