Centre readies for drought impact as monsoon rains lag
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed essential ministries to draft emergency strategies following a 35% shortfall in rainfall, marking one of the driest Junes in history for India. The administration is keeping a close watch on sectors including farming, water availability, electricity production, and rural jobs. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned that the El Nino effect could lead to persistent below-average rainfall throughout July.
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