El Nino effect

EL NINO EFFECT NEWS

Maharashtra monsoon withdraws early as 21 districts record rain deficit

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.

El Niño calls for wider monitoring of ecological stress

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

Needed: A Super El Niño Abhiyan

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

‘Very’ strong El Nino emerging, to last till Feb 2027: WMO

September 04, 2026 3:37 am

It could alter temperatures and rainfall patterns globally, says WMO Secretary-General

Power ministry mulls advisory amid El Niño uncertainty

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

Why is Mumbai seeing record rain in an El Niño year?

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.

PMO takes stock of El Nino impact, monitoring level & preparedness

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.

How an IMD discovery in 1920s changed monsoon forecasts

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.

Europe's record heat will end soon. But for the world, why the worst may be yet to come

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.

Maharashtra Chief Minister tells departments to take immediate measures to tackle El Niño effect

April 20, 2026 7:08 pm

Warning of heatwaves and irregular rainfall, CM Devendra Fadnavis has activated a state-wide disaster mitigation plan.

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