PMO takes inventory of El Nino influence, monitoring degree & preparedness | India Information
2 min learnNew DelhiJul 8, 2026 04:30 AM IST
TAKING STOCK of doable influence of El Nino on numerous sectors, the Prime Minister’s Workplace (PMO) on Tuesday directed that the general scenario must be repeatedly monitored and the influence of the monsoon/delayed monsoon on susceptible districts have to be assessed in coordination with states in order that remedial motion could be taken up when mandatory.
The instructions got here throughout a high-level assembly presided by P Okay Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Throughout the assembly, the progress of the kharif season and doable influence resulting from El Nino on different sectors of the economic system was reviewed.
Secretaries and senior officers of greater than 15 ministries, together with Agriculture, Energy, Co-operation, Well being and Household Welfare and Financial Affairs, attended the assembly.
Throughout the assembly, IMD officers introduced the general rainfall scenario as much as July 7.
“Director Common of Meteorology up to date on the standing of monsoon protection within the nation and the doable influence of El Nino. There was delay in onset of monsoon by about 10 days in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra…The primary week of July has proven above regular monsoon. Weak to reasonable El Nino is predicted in July and August,” the PMO mentioned in an announcement.
