El Nino: A major global weather signal, El Niño, has officially begun and the sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific have crossed a critical threshold. This development could significantly impact India's southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department has already forecast below-normal rainfall for the season. Scientists are closely monitoring the situation for further developments.

Rainfall is likely to be below normal during the June–September 2026 southwest monsoon season across much of South Asia

In India, an El Nino is associated with a weaker monsoon and harsher summer. | India News