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An intensifying El Nino is heading towards historically strong levels, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in its monthly update. The weather pattern, a natural warming of the equatorial Pacific that changes weather across the world, has an 81 per cent chance of becoming ‘very strong’ by autumn, the highest category used by…
Last Updated:July 04, 2026, 12:32 AM IST According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), June 2026 was the fifth-driest June since rainfall records began in 1901. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a meeting regarding below-normal rainfall and its impact in certain parts of the country. (Source: PTI) The Centre is closely monitoring the below-normal…
India is witnessing one of its driest starts to June in decades, with rainfall running nearly 46% below normal between June 4 and June 20. As the southwest monsoon struggles to advance, attention is turning to the emergence of El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean—a climate phenomenon historically linked to weaker monsoons in India….
A warming patch of water in the Pacific Ocean can influence weather across the globe, from droughts in India to floods in South America. But how does El Nino work? What is the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)? What makes a “Super El Nino”? And could this year see one of the strongest events in recent…
Last Updated:April 25, 2026, 07:30 IST The broader trend of climate change is the ‘force multiplier’ behind these early heatwaves Global warming has increased the baseline temperature of the Earth, meaning that any natural weather fluctuation now starts from a higher starting point. File pic/PTI The national capital officially crossed the threshold into its first heatwave…
Last Updated:April 21, 2026, 08:20 IST Doctors advise drinking at least 3 litres of water daily to avoid dehydration and heatstroke. Opt for lemon sherbet and salted buttermilk; avoid junk food, soda, and spicy meals. The Cauvery catchment area — Bengaluru’s primary water source — will also see reduced rainfall, threatening drinking water supplies. Bengaluru,…
Apart from La Niña, the winters in North India are also dominated by western disturbances. (Getty) The Met department has forecast a warmer but rainy October. However, the severity of the cold waves this winter will depend a lot on the strength of La Niña, which has so far been tardy Uncertainty surrounds the arrival…