New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- India's agriculture productive zones are facing a mixed situation with severe flooding in some regions and rainfall deficit in others, creating upward risks for food inflation, according to a report released by Union Bank of India.

The report highlighted that while the country has received an overall rainfall surplus of 7 per cent as per the latest data, the disparity across regions continues to remain a challenge.

It stated "The key agri states in the core productive zone of north western India are facing a mixed situation this year with a few states like Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana grappling with flood like situations, while UP continues to be in a deficit...... there is an upward risk emanating from the recen...