India stares at 35% monsoon deficit
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Why in news
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a 35% monsoon rainfall deficit as of June 16, prompting the Union Agriculture Minister to direct states to prepare drought contingency plans.
Background
As of June 16, India faced a 35% monsoon deficit, primarily concentrated in Maharashtra. The IMD attributed the delay to anticyclonic circulation and westerly weather systems, despite the presence of intensifying El Niño conditions.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIMD: Indian Meteorological Department is the primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns in India.
- FactMonsoon deficit: Recorded at 35% as of June 16.
- S&TEl Niño: A climate pattern characterized by the warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
- FactChina's export restrictions: Impacting the supply of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer.
For Mains
Q. Analyze how monsoon variability impacts India's food security and suggest measures to mitigate the risks of climate-induced agricultural shocks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Input cost escalation: High natural gas prices and China's DAP export restrictions creating a fertilizer supply crunch.
- Inflationary pressure: Monsoon deficits leading to immediate spikes in food prices and rural distress.
- Climate adaptation gap: Need for localized drought contingency plans and climate-resilient crop varieties.
Keywords: Monsoon variability · Food inflation · Climate-resilient agriculture · Fertilizer security · Contingency planning
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