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El Niño Threatens India's Monsoon Season
30 May
Summary
- India faces potential low rainfall due to El Niño threat.
- Adequate seeds and fertilizers are available for the season.
- Monsoon seasonal rainfall is forecasted at 90% of the average.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has advised state governments to prepare for potential adverse weather, including low rainfall, due to the El Niño phenomenon and a forecast of a below-normal monsoon. Contingency plans are being formulated by the Union agriculture ministry to address any eventuality.
Adequate resources are being secured for the upcoming Kharif season, which begins in June. The government has confirmed sufficient availability of seeds, with stocks exceeding demand. A buffer stock is also planned to manage emergency situations. Similarly, fertilizer stocks are robust, meeting anticipated demand for the Kharif season.
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