El Niño Raises Drought Risk for India's Monsoon Belt—but IOD May Cushion the Blow

Pacific warming weakens SW monsoon in 60-70% of El Niño years, threatening kharif crops and food prices across Northwest, Central, and Peninsular India—though Indian Ocean Dipole can partially offset impact.

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