Poor rains this monsoon bleed farmers, power utilities
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Below-average monsoon rainfall has reduced Kharif cultivation to its lowest extent since 2022 and worsened conditions for farmers and power utilities. Groundwater depletion is adding to agricultural stress.
Extent of Kharif cultivation falls to lowest since 2022 as groundwater depletion adds to woes
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