El Nino and Maharashtra drought could reduce 2026 sucrose content, WMO warns
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Why in news
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo warned that El Nino and Maharashtra drought could reduce 2026 sucrose content, impacting sugar production.
Background
Retail prices rose from Rs 46.49 per kg on October 8, 2025, to Rs 55.21 per kg on October 8, 2026. The Department of Consumer Affairs attributed price hikes to low production, festive demand, and hoarding affecting five crore farmers.
Facts for Prelims
- FactRetail price of sugar rose from Rs 46.49 per kg in Oct 2025 to Rs 55.21 per kg in Oct 2026
- PlaceMaharashtra is the state facing drought conditions affecting sucrose content
- BodyDepartment of Consumer Affairs cited low production and hoarding as price drivers
For Mains
Q. Analyze how climate-induced phenomena like El Nino impact agricultural supply chains and food security in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate-agri nexus: Vulnerability of sucrose production to erratic rainfall and El Nino cycles
- Market distortion: Impact of hoarding and festive demand spikes on rural farmer livelihoods
Keywords: Climate Resilience · Supply Chain Volatility · Food Security · Agricultural Economics
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