PMO Holds High Level Review Meeting To Assess Impact Of El Nino On Various Sectors
Officials said a weak to moderate El Nino is expected in July and August, and 262 vulnerable districts have updated contingency plans.
- On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister PK Mishra chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to assess preparedness measures for the kharif season amid potential El Niño impacts.
- Indian Meteorological Department officials reported monsoon onset was delayed by about 10 days in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, though national rainfall deficit narrowed to 12% by July 7.
- Government authorities updated District Agriculture Contingency Plans for 262 vulnerable districts and issued Standard Operating Procedures for "Managing El Nino Risks in Indian Agriculture" to Krishi Vigyan Kendras in districts.
- More than fifteen Ministries were directed to ensure close coordination and monitor essential commodity availability and reservoir water utilization throughout the monsoon season.
- Authorities emphasized maintaining constant vigilance since July receives more than 30% of the monsoon season's rainfall, while foodgrain production remains stable through climate resilient varieties under ongoing Viksit Bharat- Guarantee employment programs.
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PMO Holds High Level Review Meeting To Assess Impact Of El Nino On Various Sectors
PMO took review of preparedness measures from various ministries and directed that the overall situation should be continuously monitored so that remedial action can be taken up, when necessary.
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The rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily result in below-normal rainfall for the country. Various departments presented preparedness measures for the kharif season and potential economic impacts. Climate-resilient technologies have maintained foodgrain production despite past rainfall deficits. Ministries are coordinating with states to address monsoo…
PMO takes stock of El Nino impact, monitoring level & preparedness
The directions came during a high-level meeting presided by P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. During the meeting, the progress of the kharif season and possible impact due to El Nino on other sectors of the economy was reviewed.
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