Kerala’s agriculture sector reels under severe rain deficit

What Happened

Kerala experienced a 38% rainfall deficit from March 1 to April 21, with severe shortages in Palakkad (66%), Malappuram (60%), Kollam (54%), and Idukki (54%). Extreme heat and missing summer rains threaten summer crops during critical tillering stage, devastating farmers reliant on monsoon moisture for survival.

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