India faces elevated drought risk during the 2026 monsoon

India

First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 11:17 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Skymet warns that India faces a 70% drought risk as El Niño affects the 2026 monsoon. A widespread monsoon shortfall could affect water supplies and agriculture.

SO WHAT?

A major drought could threaten food production, rural livelihoods and water availability across India.

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