A delayed monsoon, an emerging El Nino and the long shadow of India’s Great Famine
Nearly 150 years ago, a prolonged monsoon failure triggered one of India’s worst famines which claimed at least 55 lakh lives. As scientists track changing ocean-atmosphere conditions, an uneasy question lingers: will the Super El Nino replay the script of the 1876-78 tragedy?
India is facing concerns about a potential repeat of the devastating Great Famine of 1876-78, which resulted in millions of deaths due to a severe monsoon failure. Scientists are closely monitoring evolving ocean and atmospheric patterns, including the emergence of a strong El Nino.
These developing conditions are raising historical parallels and anxieties about the country's food security and the potential for widespread hardship.
The potential for a repeat of a catastrophic famine highlights the critical importance of climate monitoring and preparedness for agricultural and humanitarian crises in India.
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