El Nino conditions and cyclone Biparjoy are causing a delayed and rain-deficient southwest monsoon in Telangana, posing significant challenges for farmers and agriculture, potentially resulting in lower yields and water scarcity.
“El Nino has the potential to induce changes in global atmospheric circulation, particularly affecting the trade winds along the tropical belt,” Roxy Mathew Koll, Climate Scientist, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), was quoted as saying. These changes have a significant impact on monsoon winds, which originate in the southern Indian Ocean during the summer, cross the equator, and travel to the Indian subcontinent.”
El Nino causes the winds to weaken, potentially resulting in a deficit in monsoon rainfall across various regions of India. The deficit is expected to be concentrated in the country’s central and northwestern regions this year. Furthermore, the onset of the monsoon in Kerala this year was relatively weak, and there is a possibility of an early withdrawal of the monsoon across India due to El Nino. Although the monsoon season typically peaks in July and August, it is possible that heavy rainfall events will continue to occur, and we should be prepared, he added.
“El Nino events can have a significant impact on farmers in Telangana,” said Anjal Prakash, research director and adjunct Associate Professor at the Bharati Institute of Public Policy at ISB Hyderabad. Drought conditions can result from El Nino’s decrease in rainfall, which has a negative impact on agriculture productivity and water availability.
Farmers frequently face crop-cultivation challenges, resulting in lower yields and financial losses. Water scarcity exacerbates the situation, affecting both rain-fed and irrigated agriculture. Furthermore, the elevated temperatures associated with El Nino increase the risk of crop damage and livestock heat stress. As a result, El Nino’s effects on Telangana’s farmers include hardships, lower incomes, and increased vulnerability in the agricultural sector.
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