The European weather agency has confirmed El Nino's onset in the Pacific, signaling potential global rainfall disruptions and a weaker monsoon season for India.
El Nino may lead to weaker monsoon in India
Jun 05, 2026
04:34 pm
What's the storyThe European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has confirmed the development of El Nino conditions in the Pacific Ocean.
The phenomenon, characterized by a rise in ocean temperatures, is expected to have a global impact on rainfall patterns and may result in a weaker monsoon season for India this year.
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