India's August Rainfall Deficit Impacts Cotton Production

India's monsoon in early August brought less rain than usual, especially in central areas.

However, the east and northeast parts of the country received more rain than normal.

Even though farmers planted cotton on a slightly smaller area of land, experts predict India will produce more cotton next year because the crops are doing well.

Southern states are likely to have a record cotton harvest.

Overall, the country's farmers are expecting a good harvest, though some areas have already experienced damage due to heavy rains.