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India faces a 35% monsoon deficit, with severe shortfalls impacting central and eastern regions amid El Niño concerns.

According to rainfall data released by the IMD, more than half of Maharashtra is currently experiencing rainfall deficiency in the ‘large deficit’ category. At least 20 districts…

India has received 50.3 mm rain from June 1 to June 16, the 34th lowest rainfall for this period since 1901.