'Dry Days Ahead' – The Threat of Drought

  • The 'Super El Niño' is weakening the 2026 Southwest Monsoon, putting 315 districts in India at risk of drought.
  • Despite heavy rains in July, the country must remain prepared for drought due to ongoing monsoon uncertainty.
  • The Supreme Court has declared safe footpaths a fundamental right, making pedestrian safety a constitutional obligation.
  • In Uttar Pradesh, more than 20 tributaries of the Ganga and Yamuna have been declared 'drains' (nullahs) in government records, making their conservation difficult.
  • Crores of Indians are returning to farming—a phenomenon not seen since the colonial era, which reflects the failure of the mainstream job market.
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