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