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El Niño Puts India on Track for Its Driest Monsoon Since 2009

Bloomberg Markets Friday 18 September 2026, 00:30 UTC By Pratik Parija and Mary Hui 1 min read
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El Niño Puts India on Track for Its Driest Monsoon Since 2009 India is on course for its driest monsoon in 17 years as a strengthening El Niño curbs rainfall, threatening crop yields and raising food-price risks. Cumulative rainfall during the June to September monsoon season is 15% below the long-term average so far, according to the India Meteorological Department. If the deficit persists, it would be the weakest monsoon since 2009, when precipitation was 18% below normal.

El Niño Puts India on Track for Its Driest Monsoon Since 2009 India is on course for its driest monsoon in 17 years as a strengthening El Niño curbs rainfall, threatening crop yields and raising food-price risks. Cumulative rainfall during the June to September monsoon season is 15% below the long-term average so far, according to the India Meteorological Department. If the deficit persists, it would be the weakest monsoon since 2009, when precipitation was 18% below normal. The weather office had forecast a 10% shortfall for this season back in May.
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