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India to launch $75m mission to forecast rains
Description: India is launching a $75m research project using computer models to understand the south-west monsoon and forecast the rains more accurately, officials say. India receives 80% of its annual rainfall during the summer monsoon between June and September. A major shortfall in rain can trigger drought, which is potentially ruinous for India's 235 million farmers. [Source: BBC News]
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-18606646
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Source: BBC News
Publish Date: 7/2/2012
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