Story highlights
- The country is facing a severe drought due to the slow onset of the southwest monsoon.
- According to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department, there has been a 35 percent deficit in rainfall across the country.
- Central India has recorded a 61 percent deficit and the northeastern states have recorded a 43 percent deficit.
The country is facing a severe drought due to the slow onset of the southwest monsoon. According to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department, there has been a 35 percent deficit in rainfall across the country. Central India has recorded a 61 percent deficit and the northeastern states have recorded a 43 percent deficit. The monsoon, which is usually expected to reach the Mumbai region, has not yet advanced, which is likely to affect the agriculture sector. The central government is keeping about 200 districts under special surveillance and advising farmers on alternative crops. The government is closely monitoring the situation as international meteorological agencies have warned that there may be a ‘Super El Nino’ effect this year.
