Mint Quick Edit | Prepare for the worst: the severity of this year’s El Niño could beat its 1982-83 record
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Summary
This phenomenon has deprived India of adequate monsoon rainfall in the past, but US forecasts suggest this year’s weather distortions may be all the more pronounced. Contingency plans must be chalked out accordingly.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right