India faces a challenging monsoon season as rainfall has been significantly delayed, particularly in regions like Maharashtra and Goa, due to the influence of the El Niño phenomenon.
The Met Department forecasts favorable conditions for monsoon advancement, with heavy rainfall predicted in several states from June 17 to 22, raising concerns over El Nino’s impact on agriculture.
India is bracing for a challenging monsoon season, with the IMD predicting below-normal rainfall and a 60% chance of deficiencies due to El Niño, exacerbated by the West Asia crisis.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has reviewed the fertiliser situation in Odisha, ensuring that farmers will have adequate supplies for the upcoming kharif season despite disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict.
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