The strengthening threat posed by El Niño is putting India’s rainfed rice and maize crops in jeopardy during the critical kharif season. This comes as approximately half of the country is already experiencing deficient monsoon rainfall.
A satellite-based analysis conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has identified India as among the nations most exposed to these risks. In response, officials are actively mapping out crop vulnerabilities across the country.
The potential impacts on these rainfed crops highlight the significant challenges faced by India’s agricultural sector in the context of evolving climate patterns.
Source: Down To Earth