India's monsoon may deliver lower-than-normal rainfall in Maharashtra, impacting farming, food supply, and disaster vulnerability.

India's monsoon rains have reached the western state of Maharashtra, but may falter and deliver lower-than-normal rainfall next week, according to two senior weather officials. The monsoon is crucial for India's economy, providing around 70% of the rain needed for farming and refilling reservoirs and aquifers. If the monsoon falters, potential crop damage and food shortages, as well as increased vulnerability to natural disasters, could occur.

June 06, 2024
10 Articles

Further Reading