Agricultural #agriculture#el nino
India Identifies 77 Paddy and 65 Maize Districts Prone to 10% Yield Loss from El Nino
India's agricultural research body ICAR has identified 77 paddy and 65 maize-growing districts that are prone to at least 10% yield loss during El Nino years, based on historical analysis of 2002, 2004, and 2009 droughts. The government is using this vulnerability map to prepare contingency measures, while the current monsoon season has seen a 42% rainfall deficit so far.
Jun 25, 2026 1 source