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Science

Southern India braces for water stress and droughts amid deficient monsoon

Reported by Business Standard 18 Oct 2026, 11:15 pm IST 1 min read

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Deficient monsoon rainfall has triggered water shortages and crop losses across southern India, putting pressure on reservoirs, rural livelihoods and inter-state water-sharing arrangements.

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Section: Science
Topics: Weather & monsoon, Farmers & agriculture
First reported by: Business Standard
Reporter: shine jacob
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 11:15 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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