El Niño & Monsoon Risk: India’s IMD warns heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds over Mumbai and nearby districts, with waterlogging already disrupting Western Railway and risks to crops and infrastructure. Kharif Uncertainty: In Karnataka’s Kalaburagi, delayed monsoon has left only 30% sowing by June-end, threatening pulses like red gram and forcing farmers to consider switching crops. Disaster Response (India): Wayanad’s Kalladi landslide site regained full road connectivity by 4am, speeding rescue and recovery as missing people are still being searched. Farm Finance (India): RBI data shows NBFC credit growth at 14.2% in May, with agriculture and allied activities growing 17.9%—a sign lending is backing the farm sector. Soybeans (Markets): CBOT soybean futures rose on Midwest heat forecasts and renewed China demand. K-Food Logistics (ASEAN): South Korea picked Vietnam as a logistics hub for K-Food expansion, adding cold-chain capacity to support fresh produce exports across ASEAN. Agritech (China): A new AI laser weeding robot in China is nearing mass production, aiming to cut herbicide use. Trade Corridors (Pakistan-Central Asia): Pakistan launched overland routes via Iran and China to move frozen meat and other cargoes, reducing reliance on Afghan transit.