India, July 30 -- Uttar Pradesh has received 25 % less rainfall than normal so far this monsoon, raising concerns about soil moisture and sowing conditions in parts of the state's rain-fed agricultural belt.

However, the weather department forecast a revival of monsoon activity in early August.

According to the recent data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state recorded 258.6 mm of cumulative rainfall between June 1 and July 29 against the normal 342.8 mm, leaving an overall seasonal deficit of 25 %.

The rainfall deficiency has been far more pronounced in East Uttar Pradesh, which received 252.8 mm rainfall against the normal 370.4 mm, a deficit of 32 %.

Several districts have reported rainfall shortages of m...