The rainfall deficit, which may end the season with a shortfall of 10% or higher, is officially classified as drought conditions in India. This could impact farm output, reservoir levels, and hydropower generation. Crops such as cotton, bajra, maize, tur, groundnut, and soybean are particularly at risk due to their reliance on rainfall and limited irrigation coverage. While sowing numbers remain relatively stable, the focus has shifted to crop yields, which will become clearer during the harvesting season in October.