El Nino and Maharashtra drought could reduce 2026 sucrose content, WMO warns
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Why in news
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo warned that El Nino and Maharashtra drought could reduce 2026 sucrose content, impacting sugar production.
Background
Retail prices rose from Rs 46.49 per kg on October 8, 2025, to Rs 55.21 per kg on October 8, 2026. The Department of Consumer Affairs attributed price hikes to low production, festive demand, and hoarding affecting five crore farmers.
Facts for Prelims
- FactRetail price of sugar rose from Rs 46.49 per kg (Oct 2025) to Rs 55.21 per kg (Oct 2026)
- PlaceMaharashtra is the primary state identified for drought-related sucrose content reduction
- BodyWorld Meteorological Organization (WMO) is the body issuing the warning
- FactThe Department of Consumer Affairs cited factors affecting five crore farmers
For Mains
Q. Analyze how climate-induced phenomena like El Nino impact India's agricultural output and food security, and suggest measures to mitigate price volatility in the sugar sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate vulnerability: Impact of El Nino on monsoon patterns and sucrose yield in Maharashtra
- Market distortion: Role of hoarding and festive demand spikes in exacerbating supply-side shocks
- Policy intervention: Need for buffer stock management and climate-resilient irrigation for sugar farmers
Keywords: El Nino · Sucrose content · Price volatility · Climate-resilient agriculture · Food security
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