INDIA FACES WEAKEST MONSOON SINCE 2009
India is likely to record its lowest monsoon rainfall since 2009, according to weather bureau officials.
Rainfall is expected to remain below average in September, adding pressure on agriculture and water supplies.
Officials also expect the monsoon to begin retreating earlier than usual next month.
A weaker rainy season could weigh on crop production and potentially increase food-price pressures in the world’s most populous country.