Asia·Aug 2, 2026
Rice and Sugarcane Crops Face Early Pressure from Looming El Niño
Thailand and India report agricultural stress as climate forecasters warn of potentially record-breaking weather event
By Aiko Nakamura · 3 min ·
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Thailand and India report agricultural stress as climate forecasters warn of potentially record-breaking weather event

Rice production has already declined over the past quarter, with warming climate patterns threatening to prolong drought conditions into 2027

The city-state is mobilizing multilateral frameworks with Indonesia and neighbors to head off transboundary haze before peak drought conditions arrive.