Indian monsoon

India's worst monsoon season in five years ended on Sept. 30 and despite a large rainfall deficit, a delayed finish is expected to improve soil moisture and sowing prospects for winter crops.


Monsoon rainfall by region


Monsoon rainfall progress


Indian monsoon crop and initial output estimates


2015 season: monsoon rainfall and main crop areas


Palm oil imports: weak monsoon could spur imports to meet local demand


Normal versus 2014 actual monsoon onset

Monsoon onset dates over the Kerala coast


Rainfall: actual versus official forecasts


Monsoon rainfall versus farm output

Note: Crop planting figures for 2014 are provisional.
Sources: Government of India; India Meteorological Department; Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture; USDA Foreign Agricultural Service; Reuters.
 
Graphics by Christine Chan
 
Updated: 10 October 2014