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.

India's Agriculture Minister assures readiness for El Niño's impact on monsoon, emphasizing contingency plans and seed availability for Kharif crops.

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 forecasts below-average monsoon rains in 2026, raising concerns for agriculture and economic growth, says weather office.

India's monsoon rainfall is now forecasted at 90% of the Long Period Average, further lowering April's prediction of 92%, raising challenges for rain-fed agriculture.

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…

IMD forecasts India's 2026 monsoon at 90% of normal, indicating potential meteorological drought and below-normal rainfall across several regions.

MUMBAI, May 29 — India forecast an El Nino-weakened monsoon in 2026 that will bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years, fuelling concerns over crops, food prices and growth in the...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that India may receive around 90% of the Long Period Average rainfall in the 2026 southwest monsoon season, with below-normal…

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…

India faces its driest monsoon in 11 years, with the IMD projecting rainfall at just 90% of the long-period average.

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…

India anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the long-period average. This forecast raises concerns for agricultural…

The agency added that El Niño conditions were likely to evolve into moderate category through the monsoon season, and strong category post-monsoon. | India News

Currently, neutral El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions are transitioning towards El Nino conditions over the equatorial Pacific region.

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: India's consumption looks headed for a near-term slowdown with predictions of an El Nino-weakened monsoon likely to bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years.

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…