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India Faces Double Whammy: Rising Oil Prices & Looming El Nino Threaten Economy
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13-03-2026, 13:19
India Faces Double Whammy: Rising Oil Prices & Looming El Nino Threaten Economy
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Iran war pushes crude oil prices above $100/barrel, impacting India's 85% oil import dependency and inflation.
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US NOAA predicts a 62% chance of El Nino during India's monsoon season (June-August), potentially exceeding 80% later.
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Meteorologist M. Rajeevan confirms consensus among global agencies, including IMD, on El Nino's likelihood this year.
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El Nino historically causes weak monsoons in India, affecting agriculture, food security, and the overall economy.
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Government urged to prepare with better water management, increased irrigation, stronger food grain reserves, and rural incentives.
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