El Niño
Warm phase of a cyclic climatic phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean
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El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and is associated with a band of warm ocean water that develops in the central and east-central equatorial Pacific, including the area off the Pacific coast of South America. The ENSO is the cycle of warm and cold sea surface temperature (SST) of the tropical central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Scientists indicate scorching summer across India this yearScientists with IMD and top weather experts have indicated a possibility of a scorching summer in India this year with a strong EL Nino currently underway. “El Nino conditions may start weakening..IndiaTimes - Published | |
North India to reel under fog, cold wave for 3-5 more daysIMD predicts 3-5 more days of cold wave and foggy conditions in north and northwest India due to lack of active western disturbance, El Nino conditions, and strong jet stream winds. Jet streams are..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dry winter in hills, fog cover over NW plains due to lack of strong western disturbances: IMDThe western Himalayan region faces an 80% precipitation deficit in December, impacting freshwater availability and agriculture. Lack of active western disturbances and El-Nino conditions contribute to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
2023 was 2nd warmest on record in the country since 1901, says IMDThe year 2023 was the second warmest on record in India, with a temperature anomaly of 0.65°C above the long-term average. Thunderstorms and lightning caused over 50% of the 2,376 human casualties due..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Climate change made 2011-2020 decade wetter and warmer for India: WMOThe World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) released a new report at the UN climate conference in Dubai, stating that climate change has made the 2011-2020 decade warmer and wetter for India. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Cyclone Michuang leaves a trail of destruction: Climate Change and El Nino amplify the impactCyclone Michuang, intensified by El Nino and soaring sea surface temperatures, wreaks havoc in India, causing torrential rains, flash floods, and submerging streets in Chennai, North Tamil Nadu, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Winter may be mild with less cold wave days: IMDIndia Meteorological Department predicts a mild winter this season with temperatures above normal across India. The forecast is in line with expectations for an El Nino year. Above normal maximum..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IMD predicts warmer November in most parts of India amid intensifying El Nino conditionsEI Nino conditions are prevailing over the Equatorial Pacific Ocean and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) conditions are prevailing over the Indian Ocean.DNA - Published | |
Riding El Nino, this may be one of India's five hottest OctobersExperts have stated that this year's post-monsoon heat in central and southern India may be further intensified by El Nino, resulting in temperatures that are 1-2 degrees Celsius above normal. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Winter monsoon to set in over southern peninsular region in the next 72 hours: IMDThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the northeast monsoon rainfall is expected to begin in the southern peninsular region within the next 72 hours. However, the initial phase..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon 2023 to end with below-normal rains, global warming fuels erratic weatherIndia's Southwest Monsoon ended on September 30 with below-normal rainfall. The country recorded a cumulative rainfall deficiency of 5.6% of the long-period average. Over 200 districts are still facing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon ends with 'normal' rainfall as positive factors countered El Nino effect, says IMDThe four-month monsoon season has ended with India receiving "normal" rainfall -- 820 mm against a long-period average of 868.6 mm -- with positive factors countering the effect of El Nino conditions,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Heavy rain in regions may take monsoon overall close to ‘normal’The monsoon season in India may end up being close to 'normal' despite the current 6% rainfall deficit. Heavy rainfall in certain areas and the prediction of more rain in the coming days could bridge..IndiaTimes - Published | Rain deficit over 30%, this is India’s driest August on recordHit hard by El Niño, this month is set to be India’s driest August ever in records going back to 1901. The month is likely to log a massive rain deficit of over 33% — with as many as 20 days of..IndiaTimes - Published |
After July surplus, poor August rains push monsoon into -veAfter the month had begun with a 5% surplus on the back of a wet July, the monsoon slipped into the negative zone on Friday with an overall deficit of 1% following a sustained dry spell in August that..IndiaTimes - Published | El Nino to cloud entire monsoon: US agenciesEl Nino, a weather condition marked by abnormal warming of surface waters in the east and central Pacific along with changes in global wind currents usually — but not always — leads to poor summer..IndiaTimes - Published |
El Nino returns and could bring record hot temperatures A weather cycle known as El Nino has officially formed in the Pacific Ocean - which will likely add more heat to a warming planet.Sky News - Published | El Nino shadow grows, 'very likely' in 2 months: US agenciesIndiaTimes - Published |
El Nino: What is it and how does it impact the weather closer to home? The United Nations is warning of record-breaking heat because of the weather phenomenon El Nino.Sky News - Published | Uncertainty over monsoon as US agency forecasts early El NinoThere is a high chance that El Nino conditions will appear in June this year — nearly two months earlier than predicted in last month's forecast — and develop into a strong event, the latest update..IndiaTimes - Published |
Monsoon likely to be ‘normal’ at 96% despite El Nino conditions: IMDA day after private weather forecaster Skymet predicted a “below normal” monsoon this year in India, the IMD on Tuesday said it’s likely to be “normal”, with a 49% probability of “normal to..IndiaTimes - Published | Normal monsoon rainfall in India despite El Nino conditions, check latest IMD forecastIMD weather update: Earlier, a private forecasting agency, Skymet Weather, predicted 'below-normal' monsoon rains in the country.DNA - Published |
Third month in a row, US projects El Nino this yearIn what could impact this year's monsoon, US agencies have for the third month in a row projected the possibility of El Nino developing in late summer.IndiaTimes - Published | Monsoon at risk: US agency again warns of El NinoIn what could be an adverse signal for this year’s monsoon rainfall, US government weather agency NOAA has for the second month in a row indicated the possibility of El Nino conditions developing in..IndiaTimes - Published |
El Nino likely to affect later part of monsoon: ExpertsIndiaTimes - Published | |
