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1876-78 tragedy

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Earliest in view: Jun 6 · 02:43 UTCMost recent: Jun 6 · 02:43 UTC

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SCIENCEJun 6 · 02:43 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL
A delayed monsoon, an emerging El Nino and the long shadow of India’s Great Famine
A prolonged monsoon failure in 1876-78 caused one of India’s worst famines, killing at least 55 lakh people. Scientists now monitor emerging El Niño conditions, raising concerns about a potential repeat of the historical disaster.