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India prepares contingency plans for 315 districts as monsoon falters

India is implementing contingency plans for 315 vulnerable districts due to a forecasted weak monsoon, with current rainfall at 43% below average. The government is advising farmers to shift to short-duration, water-efficient crops to mitigate adverse impacts on summer-sown crops and rural incomes. This proactive approach highlights the significance of agricultural resilience in the face of climate variability and its implications for food security and economic stability.