With reference to the impact of high temperatures and sluggish monsoon on Kharif sowing in India, consider the following statements:

1. Rainfall deficit has significantly impacted Kharif crop sowing.

2. Paddy, a major Kharif crop, requires fields to be continuously flooded up to 10 centimeters deep for two weeks during the transplantation stage.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?