Tag: #Drought

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Drought spreads despite heavy rainfall events as kharif crops face moisture stress

Despite intense monsoon showers, over a third of India is under drought, with kharif crops facing severe soil moisture stress. Learn how rapid, uneven rainfall, soil-moisture swings and rising groundwater use are threatening yields now and posing serious risks for the upcoming rabi season.

14 Aug 2026 Down To Earth

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Erratic monsoon pushes farmers towards low-water crops, vegetables

Erratic rainfall is reshaping India's kharif sowing patterns this season. Farmers are shifting acreage from staples to hardy crops and vegetables. Sunflower acreage has jumped significantly, and other crops like sesamum have also risen. Seed companies report increased demand for short-duration veget...

27 Jul 2026 The Economic Times

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What is Godzilla El Nino? May impact monsoon in coming months, could increase risk of extreme heat and..., scientists are worried due to...

Weather experts are warning that a powerful ‘Godzilla El Nino’ could impact the monsoon in the coming months and increase the risk of extreme heat and drought. The post What is Godzilla El Nino? May impact monsoon in coming months, could increase risk of extreme heat and..., scientists are worried d...

23 Jul 2026 News 24

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'It's looking a little scary,' Skymet's monsoon forecast

Skymet Weather Services says July rainfall is likely to stay below normal and warns that weak monsoon conditions could continue into August, increasing drought concerns.

20 Jul 2026 Cnbctv18

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Delayed monsoon is driving ecological distress and economic strain across Kutch

With sowing windows closing and fodder prices doubling, the Gujarat region’s rainfed economy buckles under a stalled monsoon

16 Jul 2026 Down To Earth

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Kharif crop in trouble? Rainfall deficit hits 397 districts as paddy-growing areas along the Ganga face drought-like conditions

India’s 2026 monsoon deficit has hit 397 districts, with paddy-growing regions along the Ganga facing drought-like conditions. Kharif sowing is down 16% from last year, raising concerns over rice, oilseeds, pulses, cotton and coarse grains as El Niño clouds the season.

14 Jul 2026 Down To Earth