India Sees Abundant Monsoon Rain in Boost to Economic Growth

  • Rainfall during June-September season seen 106% of normal
  • The country is expected to witness more spells of heat waves
The dry bed of a rain-fed pond used as a local water supply in Joliyali, India on April 1.Photographer: Rebecca Conway/Getty Images
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India forecast an above-normal monsoon this year, raising optimism that ample rains will spur crop output and economic growth, as well as prompt the government to ease curbs on exports of wheat, rice and sugar.