# Explainer: Below-average September rain in India fuels crop concerns

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- Reuters, 2026-09-04 09:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/how-indias-below-average-september-rainfall-fuels-concern-about-crops-2026-09-04/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9a90cc6f8211000116617f

> India’s weather office expects September rainfall to fall below average while temperatures run above average. The outlook follows a rainfall deficit in August and comes as the El Niño weather pattern strengthens, raising concerns about crops.