EnvironmentIn mid-July 2026 a break in the monsoon halted rain across north-west and central India just as kharif crops were being sown, and forecasters linked its length to El Niño.
Heavy rain and water from upstream have caused flooding in several parts of the country, and the situation may continue for another 24 to 48 hours.
CropsWith the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declaring El Nino conditions in June 2026, this early-July explainer looked at what the event could mean for Bangladesh's rain, heat and crops at the height of the monsoon, and how to prepare.
The rainy season can suit indoor plants, but too much humidity, too little sunlight and overwatering can harm them, so they need special care.
CropsThe rain and humidity of Ashar make it a good time to plant new seedlings, Jagonews24 reported on 12 June 2026, naming beli, jui, gandharaj, dolonchampa, hasnahena, rain lily, balsam, sthalpadma and allamanda for gardens and pots.
The chai, a bamboo fish trap, remains a companion of rural life in the monsoon and a source of income for women in Narayanganj.
The monsoon is a gift for fish farming, and planned, scientific management can turn rainwater into real profit.
With forest cover at 13 per cent against a needed 25 per cent, a student writer argues that the monsoon is the right season to plant trees.
Every monsoon more snakes enter homes as floods drown their shelter, and a few simple precautions can keep them away.
Snakebites rise with the monsoon floods, and knowing what to do, and what not to do, on the way to hospital can save a life.
Good seed, a light potting mix, shallow sowing and careful watering help seeds sprout, while mistakes at any step can leave the pot bare.
The kadam, whose flowers are called the messenger of the rains, is best planted in the monsoon, especially in Asharh, and needs fertile loam, organic fertiliser and regular care.
The monsoon's moisture, soft soil, lower temperatures and free irrigation help young trees take root and grow fast, making it the right time to plant.
