Guwahati, March 2 -- Extreme weather events are severely impacting Indian agriculture, and Meghalaya is facing particularly acute challenges.

A recent assessment by the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA), an initiative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, reveals that all districts in Meghalaya are classified as either "very high" or "high" risk for climate vulnerability.

The assessment, which analyzed 38 risk indicators including temperature rises, drought proneness, and erratic rainfall, identifies Ri-Bhoi district as facing "high" climate risk.

This is critical as Meghalaya's agriculture is predominantly rain-fed, making it highly susceptible to these fluctuations.

Nationwide, NICRA data shows ...