New Delhi, July 8 -- Improved monsoon momentum in July is expected to support the recovery of kharif sowing, while higher water availability and reservoir levels will likely mitigate the impact of uneven rainfall distribution across regions, according to a report by ICICI Bank.

The report noted, India's cumulative rainfall up to 6 July 2026 stood at 170.7 mm, 20 per cent below the long period average (LPA). While rainfall distribution remains uneven, activity has improved in recent weeks.

East and Northeast India continue to witness a significant deficit of 41 per cent below LPA, whereas rainfall has improved in Northwest India (19 per cent below LPA), South India (15 per cent above LPA), and Central India (5 per cent below LPA).

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