El Niño, a deficient monsoon, and the heat to come
The India Meteorological Department has forecast below-normal monsoon rainfall for the country, with a high probability of deficient rains. The shift toward El Niño conditions is identified as a primary driver for the expected dry spell and rising temperatures.
Why it matters
A deficient monsoon significantly impacts India's agricultural output, food security, and water management strategies.
The Southwest monsoon had entered the Andaman Sea on May 16, but its advance towards the mainland was slower than expected.
The article relies on official meteorological data and scientific projections without emotive language.
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