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India's monsoon rains above-average for 2nd straight week -weather office
Aug. 8, 2019
Monsoon rains are crucial for farm output and economic growth, as agriculture forms about 15% of India’s $2.5-trillion economy.
India received 28% more rainfall than the 50-year average in the week to Aug. 7, data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed.
Overall, India has received 5% less rain than average since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.
Source: Reuters
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