Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed ten ministries to take proactive measures as El Nino causes a significant monsoon deficit across India. With June recording its lowest rainfall in 12 years (43% below average), 315 districts across 12 states including Karnataka and Maharashtra are facing potential drought conditions. The government is monitoring reservoir levels to manage power and water supplies while planning to boost the rural employment guarantee scheme budget to support affected farmers and villagers. https://kannada.news18.com/photogallery/national-international/el-nino-effect-slow-monsoon-india-government-worried-pm-modi-important-advice-rainfall-deficit-weather-hmg-2436805.html #creator program