India’s Monsoon Deficit Could Hit 15%: Skymet’s GP Sharma Sounds Drought Warning

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India’s monsoon outlook remains under pressure despite the latest spell of heavy rainfall. Skymet’s GP Sharma says the seasonal rainfall deficit could remain around 13-15%, with recovery chances diminishing as the monsoon moves closer to withdrawal. Sharma explains the drought risk, the impact of El Niño, the regions facing severe rainfall stress and why parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar could see continued rain-related concerns. He also breaks down what the rainfall shortfall could mean for agriculture and water availability. Watch the full conversation for Skymet’s latest assessment of India’s monsoon outlook. #IndiaMonsoon #Monsoon #GPSharma #Skymet #SkymetWeather #Drought #ElNino #Rainfall #IndiaWeather #Monsoon2026 #Agriculture #NDTVProfit For more videos subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NDTVProfitIndia Visit NDTV Profit for more news: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/ Don't enter the stock market unaware. Read all Research Reports here: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/

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