Meghalaya Faces 60% Shortfall in Monsoon Rainfall Due to El Nino

Meghalaya’s meteorological department announced that the current monsoon season has delivered just 40% of the rainfall forecast, leaving a shortfall of about 60% compared with normal levels. The deficit was recorded across the state’s districts, including the capital Shillong.\n\nScientists attribute the unusually low precipitation to the ongoing El Nino phenomenon, which typically suppresses moisture-laden winds over the Indian subcontinent during the summer months. The regional climate model shows a clear correlation between the El Nino event and reduced monsoon activity in the Northeast.\n\nState officials warned that the rainfall shortfall could affect water reservoirs, hydro‑electric generation and sowing schedules for kharif crops. They have urged farmers to adopt water‑saving practices and are monitoring the situation closely as the monsoon progresses.