ScienceMeghalaya Faces 60% Rain Deficit Due to El Nino, CM Highlights Early Rains
Meghalaya recorded a 60% rainfall deficit this monsoon due to the El Nino phenomenon, with Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma noting early rains in March and April helped mitigate the impact. The state government has initiated measures including a water policy and satellite mapping of 17,000 springs. The super El Nino is expected to intensify, potentially causing heat-related deaths and affecting foodgrain production in India.
Hindustan Times··Shillong




