From there, the monsoon splits into two branches:
Over 60% of South Asia’s farmland is rain-fed. Crops like rice, soybean, cotton, and sugarcane depend entirely on monsoon rains. A "normal" monsoon means abundant harvests, rural prosperity, and control of food inflation. A weak or delayed monsoon leads to drought, crop failure, and economic slowdown.
In India, the monsoon arrives at the Kerala coast around June 1st and travels northward, covering the entire country by mid-July.