How the 2026 Monsoon and El Niño Aftermath Are Reshaping Indian Agriculture and Cities
The 2026 southwest monsoon arrived unevenly after the 2025 El Niño-induced rainfall deficit, bringing delayed onset in southern India, floods in the northeast, and prolonged dry spells on the Deccan plateau. These patterns are accelerating shifts in agriculture toward drought-resistant crops and precision tools while exposing vulnerabilities in urban water systems and infrastructure. Farmers are … Read more