The rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily result in below-normal rainfall for the country. Various departments presented preparedness measures for the kharif season and potential economic impacts. Climate-resilient technologies have maintained foodgrain production despite past rainfall deficits. Ministries are coordinating with states to address monsoon-related issues effectively.

India's rainfall deficit has narrowed to 12% as monsoon activity strengthens. Centre reviews El Nino preparedness, kharif season and water, health measures.

The government is monitoring 262 districts for rainfall deficiency and El Nino impacts. Fifteen additional districts have been identified as facing rainfall deficits. Sowing…

The rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily result in below-normal rainfall for the…

The report noted, India's cumulative rainfall up to 6 July 2026 stood at 170.7 mm, 20 per cent below the long period average (LPA)