Monsoon 2018 ended the season with rainfall deficiency at ~9% of LPA pan India. It lagged the monthly numbers with each month witnessing rainfall deficiency. In terms of spatial distribution, it was normal in the southern (98% of LPA) as well as north west belt (98% of LPA) while it was near normal in Central India (93% of LPA) and deficient in eastern India (76% of LPA). In terms of coverage, it was normal to positive in 69% of geographical area while deficient in 31% of area. However, on the flip side, water level at key reservoirs is ahead of last year (4% higher). while...