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 Ministry of Earth Sciences has recently shared important data on extreme and heavy rainfall events in India over the last five years. The information pertains to the number of occurrences during the southwest monsoon season from 2018 to 2022.
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.
The monsoon season has arrived in India, but farmers are still waiting for rain. Of the 718 districts in the country, 511 districts, which add up to 71%, have presented a rainfall deficit during the month of June.