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2025-07-31 19:01:37
[India Monsoon Warning: Rainfall May Exceed Expectations in August and September, Will Agricultural Products Markets Expect a Rainfall?] ⑴ Indian Meteorological Department officials have recently predicted that rainfall across India is likely to be above average during August and September 2025. ⑵ Specifically, rainfall for August and September is expected to reach 106% of the average. ⑶ Officials further noted that rainfall in August alone is likely to be about average. ⑷ September, however, is expected to receive above-average rainfall. ⑸ This forecast is crucial for Indian agriculture, as abundant rainfall typically indicates a good harvest. ⑹ For the Indian economy, which is highly dependent on monsoon rainfall, above-average rainfall is expected to ease water stress. ⑺ This may also have an impact on agricultural futures markets, particularly for key commodities such as rice and sugar. ⑻ Investors should closely monitor subsequent rainfall data and its actual impact on crop yields to assess changes in market supply and demand.
