India is expected to witness below normal rainfall this year due to super El Niño event. In 2015-16, India recieved 14% less rainfall due to similar event, triggering drought-like situation. In Maharashtra's Marathwada, farmers' distress grew manifold as it witnessed 40% rainfall deficit. In 2023, El Niño led to 36% rainfall deficit in August with Satara, Nashik being among worst-hit.