Weak Monsoon Due to El Nino Brings 43% Less Rain to India

315 Districts Across India At High Risk Due To Rainfall Deficit, El Nino

Of the 315 districts, 111 districts with less than 25 per cent irrigation coverage were categorised as the most vulnerable.

India makes contingency plans as weak monsoon threatens some farm areas

The monsoon has so far delivered rainfall about 43% below average, with weak rains forecast through the week ending July 2.

43% rain deficit so far, kharif crops likely to be hit: Centre

About 315 districts are likely to have been affected by low monsoon rainfall, said Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Weak monsoon due to El Nino brings 43% less rain to India

India has drawn up contingency plans for more than 300 districts which are vulnerable to a weak monsoon.

Rainfall 43% deficit so far, kharif crops likely to be hit: Government

After chairing a review meeting, held over video conference, with state agriculture ministers, senior officials and district collectors, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that 315 districts across the country were likely to be affected due to low monsoon rainfall.

El Nino effect: Centre says 111 districts with ‘poor irrigation facilities’ are a concern

The Centre has assessed that 315 districts are vulnerable and 111 districts in 12 States are of primary concern due to poor irrigation facilities