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  1. Water availability is affecting upstream flows across Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
  2. Monsoon stalled over the state of Maharashtra.
  3. The India Meteorological Department is monitoring the nationwide rainfall deficit in India, with specific reports on the stalled monsoon in southern Maharashtra and heavy rain forecasts for sub-Himalayan districts.
  4. IMD forecasts temperature and rainfall changes across various regions of Maharashtra, including Vidarbha, Konkan, and Marathwada.

El Niño Confirmed, Driving Rainfall Deficit in Maharashtra Region

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 18
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What happened

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The El Niño Southern Oscillation has been confirmed as present and strengthening in the equatorial Pacific. This phenomenon is linked to a stalled monsoon in the region, which entered June with a rainfall deficit of approximately 38 per cent. The India Meteorological Department's seasonal forecast predicts a below-normal season, estimated at 92 per cent of the long-period average.

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Why it matters

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The confirmed El Niño is causing widespread rainfall deficits and dry spells in Marathwada. This weather pattern is contributing to severe agricultural challenges and drought conditions across the state of Maharashtra.

The India Meteorological Department is currently monitoring the nationwide rainfall deficit in India, including reports on the stalled monsoon in southern Maharashtra.

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Who's involved

  • El NinoThe climatic phenomenon confirmed to be strengthening in the Pacific.
  • India Meteorological DepartmentThe meteorological agency providing official forecasts and condition tracking for the region.
  • MaharashtraThe state in which the affected regions, Vidarbha and Marathwada, are located.
  • MarathwadaThe region experiencing widespread rainfall deficit and agricultural drought.
  • VidarbhaThe region facing severe agricultural distress due to the failed monsoon.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • VidarbhaSpeculative

    The region could experience increased costs and distress related to agricultural failure.

  • State Bank of IndiaSpeculative

    Financial services organizations could see increased credit risk due to heightened farmer distress.

How it developed

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  1. Nitin Gadkari and Ashish Jaiswal discussed drought schemes and efforts to make Vidarbha drought-free in Nagpur.Sub-event
  2. El Niño effect causes rainfall deficits in Marathwada.Sub-event
  3. Humanitarian work addresses farmer distress in the state as both Vidarbha and Marathwada face severe agricultural challenges.Sub-event
  4. GIC concerns are linked to rising temperatures in the Maharashtra region.Sub-event
  5. Confirmed El Niño development impacting weather forecasts for the region.1 source
  6. Nashik is a city situated within the state of Maharashtra, which is part of India.Sub-event

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IMD forecasts temperature and rainfall changes across various regions of Maharashtra, including Vidarbha, Konkan, and Marathwada.

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