The government is monitoring the situation in Jharkhand regarding the impact of El Nino, leading ICAR to prepare tailored contingency plans for at-risk districts.

The entities involved

• Jharkhand →

  state in eastern India

  • Baidyanath Ram was named the JMM candidate in Jharkhand, amidst political allegations and party affiliations.Mon 13:00
  • Protests were held in Jharkhand, Lucknow, and Bihar against Gyanesh Kumar on September 28, 2026.Mon 11:55
• El Nino →
  • NOAA and scientists are discussing the complexity and intensity of the El Nino cycle.Mon 17:45
  • El Niño patterns are affecting regional weather, specifically impacting storm development near Bermuda.Mon 17:43
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research →

  apex body in agriculture and related allied fields in New Delhi, India

  • Om Birla outlined India's path to becoming a developed nation at an apex body for agriculture in India.Mon 00:28
  • The Institute of Economic Growth and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research contributed to research on India's agrifood system in July 2026.Fri 05:06

Related events

• India is facing significant agricultural challenges due to the onset of El Nino, prompting government agencies like ICAR to assist in contingency planning.Jun 23
• El Nino predicted a weak monsoon, causing power worries in the region, though adequate water storage allowed the cancellation of emergency plans.Sep 11
• El Nino is causing significant concerns regarding crop production and water security for paddy farmers in Punjab.Jun 25
• The government, represented by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, warned about potential El Niño disruptions threatening the Kharif agricultural season in India.Jun 7
• El Nino is causing drought and crop impacts in Maharashtra, coinciding with Shiv Sena criticism of the ruling government's handling of state issues.Sep 14