Prime Minister’s Office holds a high level review meeting review possible impact of El Nino

In the context of the progress of the kharif season and possible impact due to El Nino on other sectors of the economy, a high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. P.K.Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister at Seva Theerth on 7th July 2026 to review and take stock of the preparedness measures undertaken in this regard.

Secretaries and senior officials of more than fifteen Ministries including Agriculture, Power, Co-operation, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Health and Family Welfare, Economic Affairs, Animal Husbandry, Rural Development, Earth Sciences, Agricultural Research and Education, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Information & Broadcasting, Consumer Affairs, Financial Services, Fertilizers and Central Water Commission were present.

At the outset, officials of the IMD presented the overall rainfall situation in June and upto 7th July. Director General of Meteorology updated on the status of monsoon coverage in the country and the possible impact of El Nino. There was delay in onset of monsoon by about 10 days in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. However, with rainfall till 07.07.2026, theall India deficit is down to -12%. The first week of July has shown above normal monsoon. Weak to moderate El Nino is expected in July and August. The situation is being continuously monitored since July receives more than 30% of the monsoon season’s rainfall. It was also mentioned an El Nino year may not necessarily lead to deficient rainfall below normal during that year.(UPDATED ON 7TH JULY 2026)