IMPACT ON INDIA
1.Strengthened monsoon: La Niña generally leads to a more robust southwest monsoon, bringing normal or above-normal rainfall, which benefits agriculture.
2.Kharif crop benefits: Increased monsoon rainfall can replenish rivers, lakes, and groundwater, benefiting Kharif (summer) crops like rice, maize, and pulses
3.Flood risk: Excessive or uneven rainfall could increase the risk of floods and waterlogging in low-lying regions.
4.Harsher winters: La Niña often leads to colder-than-normal winter temperatures in India.