India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season (opens original article in a new tab)

India prepares contingency plans due to weak monsoon season, with rains 43% below average and concerns over crop impacts and water conservation.

• Monsoon rains are 43% below average, impacting India's crops
• India prepares contingency plans for weaker monsoon and water conservation
• El Nino weather pattern may lead to drier conditions in 2026