PMO takes stock of El Nino impact, monitoring level & preparedness
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📌 Summary:
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PMO held a high-level meeting chaired by P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the PM, to review kharif season progress and the possible impact of El Nino on various sectors of the economy
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Direction issued: continuously monitor the overall situation and assess the impact of monsoon/delayed monsoon on vulnerable districts in coordination with states so remedial action can be taken when necessary
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Secretaries of 15+ ministries attended, including Agriculture, Power, Co-operation, Health & Family Welfare and Economic Affairs
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IMD briefing: monsoon onset was delayed by about 10 days in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra; first week of July showed above-normal monsoon; weak to moderate El Nino expected in July and August
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS1 Geography — El Nino-monsoon linkage; GS3 — agriculture (kharif), food inflation risk, drought preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination
📝 Prelims Facts:
- Weak to moderate El Nino expected in July-August 2026 (IMD)
- Monsoon onset delayed ~10 days in Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra
- Review chaired by Principal Secretary to PM (P K Mishra), 15+ ministries participated
🔑 Key Term: El Nino — anomalous warming of central-eastern equatorial Pacific waters that typically weakens the Indian summer monsoon and raises drought risk
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