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Monsoon arrives in India, but spread may be uneven and delayed

Monsoons in Chennai, India, in 2021 flooded residential areas. AFP - ARUN SANKAR

India is possibly facing a late and dry south-western monsoon, with meteorologists warning of a delayed onset and dry spells, especially in many regions in the north.

The first batch of monsoonal rains hit south India last week, but their progress over the northern region and the north-west has been erratic, experts say.

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