El Nino
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'Strongest El Nino in a century' could drive global temperatures higher: How will it impact India?
Explainers | Aug 22, 2026, 09:20 AM ISTThis year's El Nino will make 2027 likely the "warmest year on record", a report by the Met Office of the UK has warned. This could have a significant impact on India, which is already dealing with a "well below normal rainfall".
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PMO conducts high-level review to assess El Nino preparedness across key sectors
India | Jul 07, 2026, 10:37 PM ISTThe PMO directed all ministries to closely monitor the evolving situation and adopt micro-level, location-specific strategies to minimise any adverse impact on agricultural production and overall economic activity.
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When will monsoon set foot in Delhi-NCR, north India? Here's what IMD says
India | Jun 30, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTIn its latest forecast the IMD said that southwest monsoon has advanced further into several parts of central and northern India, while favourable conditions are likely to help it cover Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and other northwestern states over the next two to three days.
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Europe battles heatwaves amid 1,300 deaths; here's why continent remains unprepared for extreme heat
Explainers | Jun 30, 2026, 02:42 PM ISTEurope is in the grip of a record-breaking heatwave that has left more than 1,300 people dead and pushed temperatures above 40°C across several countries. Here's why the continent is particularly vulnerable to extreme heat.
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When will monsoon arrive in India? Why is it delayed and why is IMD revising its forecast?
India | Jun 01, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe IMD had initially forecast the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala by May 26. However, the monsoon has not yet reached the state, resulting in a delay from the earlier projection.
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2024 warmest year in India since 1901, says India Meteorological Department
India | Jan 01, 2025, 05:07 PM IST2024 has been officially declared the warmest year in India since 1901, with average temperatures surpassing previous records. IMD highlighted climate change, El Nino, and urbanization as major drivers.
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IMD predicts above normal rain in the country this monsoon
India | May 27, 2024, 07:01 PM ISTThe above normal rainfall is predicted for core monsoon zone which comprises states primarily dependent on precipitation for their irrigational needs. On the other hand, below-normal monsoon rainfall is expected in northeast India, normal in northwest India.
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April 2024 warmest ever on record as temperature continues to soar globally: European climate agency
World | May 08, 2024, 08:39 AM ISTAccording to climate scientists, countries need to limit the global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial period to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Earth's global surface temperature has already increased by around 1.15 degrees Celsius.
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India records over 1,100 heavy rainfall events in July, El Nino didn't affect monsoon: IMD
India | Jul 31, 2023, 05:56 PM ISTIndia logged 315.9 mm rainfall in July, 13 per cent more than normal and all regions except east and northeast recorded excess rain, the weather department said.
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Possible El Nino impact: Centre asks states to ensure enough seeds for Kharif sowing
Business | May 03, 2023, 05:43 PM ISTEl Nino impact: India is expected to get normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season despite the evolving El Nino conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast in April.
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India to witness normal monsoon this year despite El Nino condition, says IMD
India | Apr 11, 2023, 06:14 PM ISTIMD forecast has come just days after a private forecasting agency, Skymet Weather, predicted "below-normal" monsoon rains in the country.
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El Niño might upset monsoon this year: Report
India | Mar 17, 2019, 05:06 PM ISTEl Nino is a climate cycle formed in the Pacific Ocean with an impact on weather patterns across the globe. The cycle begins when warm water in the western tropical Pacific Ocean shifts eastward along the equator towards the coast of South America.
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La Liga: Fernando Torres has no intention of leaving Atletico de Madrid
Football | Dec 12, 2017, 07:05 PM ISTThe 33-year-old knows his place is under threat when Diego Costa and Vitolo are included in the squad from January onwards.
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No La Nina or El Nino later this year: NASA Scientists
World | Sep 15, 2016, 11:17 AM ISTScientists at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, based on NASA satellite data have found out that there is unlikely to be a La Nina event in late 2016 as water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific
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Skymet downplays El-Nino factor, predicts normal rains
India | Jun 07, 2015, 09:09 AM ISTNew Delhi: Giving hope amid the gloom, private weather forecasting agency Skymet has predicted "normal" rains after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast "deficient" monsoon this year, raising the spectre of a drought.The agency has
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IMD predicts 93% of average rainfall this year
India | Apr 22, 2015, 03:13 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in its first forecast today said that the monsoon will be below normal this year and 93% of average rainfall is expected this season from June to September.According
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IMD all set to announce first monsoon forecast today
India | Apr 22, 2015, 08:58 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) will today announce its first forecast for the rainfall the country is likely to receive in monsoon season from June to September.Reports suggested that IMD see a high
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Monsoon likely to be normal this year
India | Feb 11, 2015, 02:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Met department has predicted that monsoon, which provides more than 70 per cent of annual rainfall, will be quite normal this year.Meteorologists have said that the initial signals are positive and the
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RBI may raise policy rates on El Nino, inflation spike: HSBC
Apr 18, 2014, 04:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: Foreign brokerage HSBC on Thursday said the uptick in retail inflation in March, coupled with fears of the El Nino factor spoiling the monsoons this year, may result in some hike in policy