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Geography
Latest UPSC current affairs on Geography for Prelims and Mains.
Southwest Monsoon Ends with 12% Deficit: IMD
The monsoon season of India in 2026 recorded 759.4 mm of rainfall, which was 12.6% less than the long-period average and the lowest since 2015. The strong El Niño phenomenon was responsible for the shortfall in precipitation. Shortfalls were experienced in the East, Northeast and Southern Peninsular regions.
Why Floods in Kerala Are Becoming More Severe
Floods in Kerala are becoming increasingly intense as a result of the monsoonal rains and human actions like wetland destruction, siltation of rivers, siltation of dams, and urbanization. It is crucial that steps like wetland restoration, desiltation of rivers, regulation of land use, development of climate-proof infrastructure, and river basin management are undertaken to prevent floods.