India Faces Weakest Monsoon in Nearly Two Decades Due to El Nino
· India · Telegraph India, Reuters
India is experiencing its weakest monsoon season in close to 20 years. The India Meteorological Department cites El Nino conditions as the primary cause of the reduced rainfall. Key agricultural states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh report significant deficits. The monsoon is critical for India's kharif crop output, which includes rice, pulses, and oilseeds. Reservoir levels in several regions have dropped below 10-year averages. The shortfall raises concerns over food inflation and rural demand.
Why it matters
Poor monsoon rains threaten crop yields and could drive up food prices, impacting millions of farmers and consumers. Lower reservoir levels may also affect drinking water supplies and power generation.
Read the original report — Telegraph India
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