Devendra Fadnavis held a high-level meeting to prepare for the potential impact of El Nino, with forecasts of below-normal rainfall and heatwaves. The government plans water conservation, better resource management, and farm support to reduce risks

With a weak monsoon forecast by the India Meteorological Department, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has sought additional water from key reservoirs to ensure supply till August. Mumbai’s lake levels currently stand at 33.22pc, prompting precautionary measures and possible phased water cuts if needed