Delayed and deficient monsoon in Kalaburagi district so far have slowed down sowing activities, sparking a concern over production, especially pulses. Farmers, who were supposed to complete ploughing during the first spell of rain, are disappointed over the delay in monsoon.
The average rainfall in the first two weeks of this month is deficient by 44%. This figure is unlikely to recover to normal by the end of the month.
Kalaburagi district recorded 13.3 mm rainfall as against a normal average of 30.9 mm rainfall from June 1 to June 18.
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