El Niño puts India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009
- Posted on September 18, 2026
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El Niño puts India on track for its driest monsoon since 2009
India is set to face its driest monsoon in 17 years as El Niño curtails rainfall. This deficit threatens crop yields and increases food price risks across the nation. Forecasters predict a significant rainfall shortfall for the current monsoon season. The government is taking measures to manage rising food costs and ensure supplies. Farmers depend on these rains for irrigation and their livelihoods.
