India downgrades monsoon forecast, stokes drought fears
Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The arrival of the June-September rains has been delayed.

Indian farmers turn to 'satellite god' for better prospects
Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Satellite analysis can assess vegetation cover down to field level.

India cuts monsoon rains forecast but says no drought
Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The latest forecast, given by Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh, was a downward...

Indian monsoon may arrive in 24 hours
Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The arrival of the wet season that is crucial to farmers in India.