# Arabica coffee crop threatened by deficit rain and pest attack 2026-08-12T22:36:14+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India's arabica coffee crop for 2026-27 faces damage from uneven monsoon rains and a rise in white stem borer pest infestation. Four key districts, Kodagu, Chikmagalur, Hassan and Wayanad, have recorded rainfall deficits ranging from 2 to 61 per cent since June 1, says the Indian Meteorological Department. These districts accounted for about 87 per cent of India's 3.73 lakh tonnes of coffee in 2025-26. Dry spells have triggered a flare-up of white stem borer, a pest that attacks arabica plants. Growers in Kodagu and other regions say some have begun removing affected plants. The Coffee Board had projected a 4.04 lakh tonne output for 2026-27, but planters say arabica production is likely to drop, though robusta appears healthier. The full picture will emerge after the monsoon season ends in two to three weeks. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: arabica, coffee, Karnataka, Kerala, monsoon deficit, white stem borer Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/arabica-coffee-crop-threatened-by-deficit-rain-and-pest-attack/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/arabica-coffee-crop-threatened-by-deficit-rain-and-pest-attack/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.