The rainy season in northeast India is usually longer than in central India. However, if greenhouse gas emissions keep increasing, the rainy season in the northeast could become five days shorter and have more heavy rainfall.
Uttarakhand is known for its breathtaking Himalayan landscapes and sacred rivers. However, this natural beauty comes with a high risk of geo-hydrological disasters.
The first week of July of the Kharif season has passed, but rice planting in India has not picked up momentum. In fact, aside from coarse grains, there has been a decline in the planting of all crops.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that El Niño may occur in the Pacific Ocean in July. El Niño causes warmer temperatures and can cause changes in rainfall patterns.