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A yo-yo monsoon is threatening India's crops and the power grid

India's monsoon rainfall is becoming more erratic due to El Nio and global warming, with the shift threatening agricultural output and straining the nation's power grids. Dry spells and sudden downpours have disrupted summer crop sowing and rural incomes. Urban areas are seeing increased power demand for cooling during monsoon pauses.

20 Jul 2026 8:44 am