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IMD Warns of Reduced August Rainfall Across India Due to El Nino
✍️ Mshale
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 04:54 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the El Nino phenomenon could lead to a significant decline in August rainfall across the country.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a formal alert that the El Nino phenomenon is likely to cause a noticeable drop in August rainfall across India. According to the department, the anomaly could reduce precipitation levels by up to 20% in several regions.
The warning comes as the monsoon season enters its final month, a critical period for agriculture and water resources. Farmers in the Indo‑Gangetic plains and the southern states are advised to prepare for potential water shortages and to adopt drought‑resistant crop varieties.
IMD officials have urged state governments to review irrigation schedules and to consider emergency water‑management plans. The department will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new data become available.
While the alert does not guarantee a complete lack of rain, it signals a higher probability of below‑average rainfall, which could affect crop yields and downstream water availability.
The warning comes as the monsoon season enters its final month, a critical period for agriculture and water resources. Farmers in the Indo‑Gangetic plains and the southern states are advised to prepare for potential water shortages and to adopt drought‑resistant crop varieties.
IMD officials have urged state governments to review irrigation schedules and to consider emergency water‑management plans. The department will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new data become available.
While the alert does not guarantee a complete lack of rain, it signals a higher probability of below‑average rainfall, which could affect crop yields and downstream water availability.