Centre Prepares Contingency Plan For 12 States Amid El Nino Risk

Jun 30, 2026, 11:54 AM en source ↗

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India's central government has prepared a contingency plan for 12 states amid El Nino risk to crops and water supply. The southwest monsoon is expected to reach Delhi-NCR around July 3, according to the India Meteorological Department.

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After days of waiting, there is finally some good news for Delhi-NCR. The southwest monsoon is likely to reach the national capital around July 3, India Meteorological Department (IMD) senior scientist Dr Naresh Kumar told NDTV in an exclusive interview on Tuesday.