Rainfall Deficit Hits Maize and Ragi Crops in Shivamogga as Malnad Monsoon Falls Short
A sharp shortfall in southwest monsoon rainfall has begun to weigh on maize and ragi cultivation in Karnatakaโs Shivamogga district, intensifying concerns over crop stress in the Malnad belt. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre, the region received 959 mm of rain between June 1 and September 29, far below the normal 1,550 mm, marking a 38% deficit.
