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Southwest Monsoon May Fall Short This Year — Here's Why That's a Big Deal
The Hindu·Sunday, 7 June 2026
India is bracing for a deficient southwest monsoon in 2026. The monsoon is the backbone of Indian agriculture, and a weak one means lower crop yields, higher food prices, and stress on water supplies across the country.
Why It Matters
Over half of India's farmland depends on monsoon rains. If the rains fail, food gets more expensive for everyone — not just farmers.
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