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

The IMD said on Friday that weak El Nino conditions are expected to develop in June, strengthening towards second half of the season. | India News

India's weather office predicts below-average monsoon rains for 2026. El Nino conditions are expected to develop soon. This could impact farm output and food prices. Monsoon rains…

India anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA). This forecast, downgraded from an…

India is heading toward a below-average monsoon in 2026, with the IMD retaining its forecast of rainfall at 90% of the long-term average as El Nino conditions strengthen with a…

NEW DELHI: Even as India faces energy disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, more trouble could be looming for the economy. IMD on Friday confirmed its forecast of 'below…