Weather & Science
Monsoon Comes Early and Covers All of India in Boost for Crops
- Heavy rain seen in several states, including Punjab, this week
- Risk of flash floods in some eastern and northeastern regions
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The monsoon has covered the entire country about six days earlier than normal, according to the India Meteorological Department, boosting prospects for crops such as rice, corn and soybeans.
Heavy rains are expected this week in several states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, the weather department said in a statement. There is a risk of localized floods, water logging in low-lying areas and the closure of subways mainly in urban areas, it said.