New Delhi, June 26 -- Having covered almost the entire country much before the normal date of 8 July, the crucial southwest monsoon is likely to advance over the remaining parts of Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh during the next three-four days.

"Conditions are favourable for further advance of Southwest monsoon over remaining parts of the country during the next 3-4 days," said India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its latest update.

The Southwest monsoon, which is crucial for kharif crops, accounting for 60% of the total agricultural production in the country, has further advanced over some more parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.

As the South-west monsoon continues its march across the country, the sowing of khari...