Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Excess Rainfall and Floods Impact India's Kharif Sowing
Heavy rainfall and flooding have caused damage to crops across several Indian states.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is assessing the situation, particularly in Punjab, and promising government support to farmers.
Kharif sowing is underway, but the excess rain is impacting yields.
The government is forming teams to assess the damage.
The Home Minister announced inter-ministerial teams will assess the flood damage.
The government is also encouraging farmers to adopt integrated farming methods to boost incomes.
Agriculture Minister reviewed crop situation due to excess rainfall and floods.
Overall kharif sowing reached 1,092.87 lh as of August 29.
Paddy sowing is up 6.6% compared to the previous year.
Soybean acreage has decreased by 4.2%.
Government is providing support to farmers affected by floods.
- Who
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Amit Shah
- What
- Reviewing flood impact, assuring aid, and assessing crop damage.
- When
- As of August 29, 2025.
- Where
- Punjab, and other states across India.
- Why
- To assess the impact of excess rainfall and floods on crops and provide support.
- Kharif Sowing (as of Aug 29)
- 1,092.87 lh
- Kharif Sowing (Year Ago)
- 1,060.36 lh
- Paddy Area (vs. Last Year)
- 6.6% higher
- Soybean Acreage Decline
- 4.2%
- States Affected
- Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
