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El Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window.
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Who
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
What
El Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:49:00 GMT · 3h 42m ago
Where
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Why
The IMD lowered its monsoon forecast to below-normal after El Nino conditions set in, and a neutral Indian Ocean Dipole offers no offset.
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How this affects you
This development threatens crop output, impacting inflation, the rural economy, and potentially influencing demand for consumer goods and farm equipment in India.
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