October 03, 2026 7:06 pm
The monsoon withdrawal comes amid an intensifying El-Niño climatic pattern that has led to inadequate rainfall across the state.
October 03, 2026 12:46 am
A coordination framework among them can enable a robust response not just to the immediate challenge, but to broader climate vagaries
October 02, 2026 3:18 pm
Sadly, despite decades of anecdotal experience, we still do not have systematic data on how El Niño events actually play out across our natural ecosystems, and especially on communities and the livelihoods that are dependent on them
September 04, 2026 3:37 am
It could alter temperatures and rainfall patterns globally, says WMO Secretary-General
July 10, 2026 1:03 am
Ministry discussed steps to be taken in case of adverse weather conditions —particularly if hydropower and wind generation are affected
July 08, 2026 12:48 pm
Mumbai's Colaba has already crossed its July average rainfall in a week. Scientists explain why record downpours are possible even in an El Niño year.
July 08, 2026 4:30 am
The directions came during a high-level meeting presided by P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. During the meeting, the progress of the kharif season and possible impact due to El Nino on other sectors of the economy was reviewed.
June 07, 2026 6:19 am
It was only in 1988 that IMD restarted all-India forecasts and reintroduced the quantitative element into its predictions.
May 29, 2026 1:35 pm
El Niño, the unusual warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean, could be among the strongest ever this year. It could reduce India's monsoon rainfall and increase temperatures.
April 20, 2026 7:08 pm
Warning of heatwaves and irregular rainfall, CM Devendra Fadnavis has activated a state-wide disaster mitigation plan.


