District-level institutional capacity will be put to test. Timely action on availability of seeds, water and crop advise, is needed

The Indian government warns that 111 districts face severe crop vulnerability due to anticipated monsoon deficits, impacting agriculture and inflation.

India is implementing contingency plans for over 300 vulnerable districts facing a potentially weak monsoon. With rains currently 43% below average and a forecast for continued…

India faces a significant 42% rainfall deficit this monsoon, exacerbated by El Nino. The government is implementing contingency plans across 315 vulnerable districts, focusing on…