Monsoon rainfall deficit at 15 percent as El Nino concerns intensify
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A research report by ICICI Bank indicates a 15 percent deficit in monsoon rainfall and warns that strengthening El Nino conditions pose risks to the agricultural sector.
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- India recorded a 15 percent deficit in monsoon rainfall by September 21, with Southern India experiencing the most significant decline at 27 percent.
- Strengthening El Nino patterns raise concerns about future agricultural impacts despite the relative resilience of Kharif crop sowing.
- Water levels in the country's reservoirs are currently at 71 percent capacity, which is lower than the 79.4 percent recorded at the same time last year.
- Uneven monsoon distribution and climatic factors are expected to influence the agricultural sector significantly in the coming months.
What to watch next
- Evolution of the El Nino 3.4 index
- Impact of the Indian Ocean Dipole on weather patterns
- Water levels in regional reservoirs
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