Good rain in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Rajasthan has led to an expansion of the area under pulses. Flooding due to heavy rain can affect the pulses crop, they warn. The IMD has forecast above normal rain from July to September. The department has forecast above normal rain from July to September. However, pulses are ‘risky crops’ and farmers need to take preventive steps during rain.

Source: The Hindu July 12, 2016 18:00 UTC