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El Nio effect: Why India may see weak monsoon and harsher summer

India faces a double blow as the IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon rainfall, with a 60% chance of deficient rains due to El Nio. This, coupled with the West Asia crisis impacting agricultural inputs, threatens the farm sector and the rural economy, potentially leading to broader economic challenges.

30 May 2026 1:56 pm