# MONSOON

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Witness   /  Extreme Weather

Delayed withdrawal of Monsoon lifts Delhi’s Monsoon rainfall to normal

Delhi rains can be attributed to the extended stay of Monsoon over the region. The Monsoon current remained active due to consecutive weather systems forming in the Bay of Bengal.

Editorial Team

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Impacts   Research   /  Slow onset disasters

With triple dip La Niña likely, are climatic patterns changing in a warming world?

The present La Niña episode has already endured through 23 months and is still counting. There are chances that it may become the longest on record.

Kartiki Negi

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Finance   Impacts   /  Slow onset disasters

Climate change led erratic Monsoon and global disruptions threaten food production, experts call for self-dependency

While the country is yet to overcome the threat over food crisis, the threat over rice production is looming large with the weak start and delayed progress of the Monsoon. According to data released by the Agriculture Ministry, sowing of rice is already down by 46% as of June 24. As on July 1, area sown under rice was 43.45 lakh hectares, while in 2021 it was 59.56 lakh hectares.

Kartiki Negi

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Impacts  

After prolonged break, Monsoon 2022 picks up pace; Can La Nina save dwindling season

La Nina seems to be a saviour, which is linked with good Monsoon rains over India. It is favored to continue through the end of the year, even spilling into 2023 but with declining trend.

Editorial Team