El Nino weakens monsoon, raises drought concerns
after close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- southwest monsoon
- 17 years
- with June rainfall
- 42% below normal
- under deficient rainfall
- 76% of the country
- of total capacity
- 26%
India is experiencing its weakest start to the southwest monsoon in 17 years, with June rainfall 42% below normal. This has left 76% of the country under deficient rainfall categories, raising fears about agriculture and food production. Reservoir levels are critically low, holding only 26% of total capacity as of 25 June. 🌧️💧
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