India’s monsoon comes up 13% short: What went wrong this year
India's monsoon season, which concluded on Wednesday, recorded a 13% deficit, with rainfall at 759.4 mm compared to the normal 868.6 mm. This marks the driest monsoon in over a decade, primarily influenced by a strong El Niño, similar to the conditions in 2015. The implications for agriculture and water supply are significant as the country prepares for potential shortages.