A developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to weaker monsoon rains and higher temperatures. Experts predict a potential decline in kharif crop production, impacting oilseeds and pulses. This could lead to rising inflation and reduced earnings for farmers across the country.

A developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to weaker monsoon rains and higher…

El Niño is characterized by a warming of the Pacific Ocean that alters global weather patterns, which can damage crops and strain power grids. | World News

Ashok Gulati says India's agriculture sector faces a serious El Niño risk if rainfall stays close to 90% of the long-term average. His warning: lower production, weaker farm…

"It's the first El Niño in three years, and some forecaster expect to be one of the strongest ever."