Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department & Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department: The Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department (IMD) officially confirmed the onset of El Ni conditions and warned that it is expected to strengthen during the southwest monsoon season, potentially suppressing rainfall and forecasting a weaker monsoon.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the Central government will make district-wise contingency plans to counter any adverse impact of El Ni on India's agriculture, focusing on alternative crops and seed availability.

Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department: IMD forecasts below-average rainfall and has reported a 42% deficit, guiding government and farmer responses.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister advised farmers to plant short-duration crops and prepared contingency plans.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, as the Agriculture Minister, is the primary source of information regarding the crop damage and the government's response. He is coordinating assessment efforts and assuring farmers of support.