ScienceIndia's Winter Crops at Risk Due to El Nino and Low Soil Moisture
India faces challenges for its winter cropping season as a strengthening El Nino and depleted soil moisture threaten delayed sowing, reduced acreage, and weaker yields. The southwest monsoon ended with 12.6% below-normal rainfall, the fourth-lowest since 2001, with significant deficits in east, northeast, and south peninsular India. Experts warn this could impact water availability and food supplies.
Hindustan Times·




