IMD monsoon forecast: Heavy rains predicted; road and Indian Railways train services affected in Rajasthan
The country has overall received 17 per cent less rain than average since the monsoon season began, but in some states like Gujarat, the rainfall deficit is as high as 42 per cent.
India is still recovering from a drought last year that ravaged crops, killed livestock, emptied reservoirs and drained water supplies to city dwellers and some industries.Image source: Reuters