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Monsoon Fuels Rice Cultivation In Rural Maharashtra

A farmer holds young rice saplings before transplanting them in a paddy field during monsoon rains in Bhivpuri, on the outskirts of Mumbai, India, on July 3, 2025. The southwest monsoon plays a crucial role in India's agricultural calendar, especially for water-dependent crops like rice. (Photo by Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12526348
Date taken: 3 July 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto
Category: Weather

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