The recent announcement by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) regarding the weakening of the El Niño weather phenomenon has sparked hope for a return to normalcy in India's monsoon patterns in 2024. El Niño, one of the top five strongest on record, has besignificantly contributedo India's driest monsoon since 2018. However, with its waning influence, there is optimism that Indian agriculture and weather patterns may experience a reprieve.