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A strong El Niño event is forecast, raising concerns about agricultural production and potential food inflation in India in 2027.
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Who
forecasters, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), The Economic Times, Reuters, government officials, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
What
A strong El Niño event is forecast, raising concerns about agricultural production and potential food inflation in India in 2027.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:02:35 GMT · 3h 46m ago
Where
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Why
A strong El Niño is typically associated with below-normal rainfall and higher temperatures, which can lead to lower crop output from India's monsoon-dependent agricultural sector.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
A weak monsoon could significantly reduce crop yields for vulnerable crops like pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables, leading to increased retail food prices and challenging the Reserve Bank of India's inflation management efforts. This could particularly affect household budgets in India, where nearly half of the agricultural land relies on rainfall.
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