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