Taking lessons from the earlier El Nino impact, the Maharashtra government has begun preparations early this year. On Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a high-level meeting in Mumbai and directed officials to act early to reduce possible damage from below-normal rainfall, as predicted by weather experts for this year.

Below average rainfall

Weather experts have indicated that the El Nino impact may be strongest in August and September, with rainfall likely to be below normal and frequent heatwaves.