Southwest monsoon covers entire India; IMD forecasts below-normal rains from July 15

India's southwest monsoon arrived in full force, blanketing the entire country by July 9, but the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has shifted its forecast, predicting below-normal rains starting July 15. This change could have significant implications for agriculture, particularly for crops that rely heavily on monsoon rains. While the timely arrival of the monsoon is crucial for replenishing water reserves and ensuring a good harvest, the upcoming period of reduced rainfall might pose challenges for farmers and water management across the nation.