MUMBAI: A monsoon in India is expected to bring below-average rainfall to the country’s western, central and southern regions over the next fortnight, threatening newly planted cotton, soybean, corn and pulse crops, two senior weather officials said. The monsoon delivers about 70 percent of India’s»»»

Below-average monsoon rainfall is expected across western and southern India. This forecast threatens newly planted cotton, soybean, and corn crops. Rainfall deficits are likely to widen due to a strengthening El Nino. Minimum and maximum temperatures are also expected to rise. Farmers face challen»»»