- India Meteorological Department issues regional weather forecasts while global commodity prices are impacted by conflict.
- Weather patterns are being monitored, and agricultural interests affected by weather are being shared in the Chandigarh/Punjab region.
Lower rice output in Punjab is pressuring retail inflation, exacerbated by El Niño conditions.
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Updated Jul 1
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Lower rice output in Punjab is pressuring retail inflation, exacerbated by El Niño conditions.
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Weather patterns are being monitored, and agricultural interests affected by weather are being shared in the Chandigarh/Punjab region.Also in this story
- El Nino is causing significant concerns regarding crop production and water security for paddy farmers in Punjab.
- Monsoon season is facing delays, impacting agricultural interests in the Chandigarh/Punjab-Haryana belt.
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- Inflation is rising due to high crude oil prices and El Niño-related weather, prompting the Reserve Bank of India to monitor retail inflation.
- Extreme drought conditions are reported across Punjab, Haryana, and Maharashtra, linked to El Niño risks.
- The central government is managing the Food Corporation of India (FCI) grain reserves, setting policies for rice reserve sales, and considering ethanol diversion due to climate threats.