Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Steady Shravan Rains Revive Ratlam Kharif Crops
In Ratlam district, farmers were worried because July had been very dry and their crops were not growing well.
Since the start of Shravan month, steady rain has come, helping beans, corn, and other crops grow again.
Even though the rain is still less than last year, the farmers feel better because the crops are healthy.
The rain is also filling up nearby ponds and reservoirs, which will give water for farms and homes.
Farmers hope that the monsoon will keep coming in August so their crops can finish growing and the reservoirs will be full.
Steady rainfall in Shravan month has relieved Ratlam farmers after July dry spell.
Soybean, maize, black gram and other crops show healthy growth, easing re‑sowing fears.
Ratlam still has a rainfall deficit of about 8.5 inches compared to last year.
Catchment areas of Dholawad, Kaneri and rural ponds are receiving rain, boosting reservoir inflows.
Farmers expect continued monsoon in August to support Kharif production and replenish reservoirs.
- Who
- Farmers in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- What
- Steady rainfall in Shravan month revived Kharif crops and eased re‑sowing fears
- When
- Shravan month (July–August 2024)
- Where
- Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To relieve a prolonged dry spell and support crop growth
- Average rainfall till Aug 1
- 13.7 inches (346.75 mm)
- Rainfall last year same period
- 22.2 inches (564.38 mm)
- Rainfall deficit
- 8.5 inches
- Normal annual rainfall
- 36.2 inches (918.3 mm)
- Key reservoirs receiving rain
- Dholawad, Kaneri, rural irrigation ponds