India Today Science Desk · DistrictNews · 2026-08-19
Monsoon weakening, El Nino strengthening: Drought threats high, rain defict at 13%
Skymet has warned that India's southwest monsoon is weakening, with rainfall likely to stay below normal through the rest of the season. The uneven pattern could deepen moisture deficits in several states even as eastern regions face spells of heavy rain. Monsoon weakening, El Nino strengthening: Drought threats high, rain defict at 13%
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