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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicEl Niño

Topic: El Niño

Floods displace 4 lakh people—Brazil needs a new approach to climate mobility

Faced with increasing climate threats, Brazil must build local resilience by formalising precarious settlements, investing in safe and sustainable housing, and regularising land tenure.

Heatwave isn’t sparing actors, politicians. India must build resilient cities

The IMD scientists said that the high temperatures are expected to subside over the weekend and western disturbances will bring thunderstorms. But this relief will be temporary.

IMD retains ‘above normal’ forecast for monsoon this year; onset over Kerala likely in 5 days

With forecast of 106% LPA rainfall, IMD announces favourable conditions for monsoon's advance. Climate models indicate warmer El Niño conditions likely to end by August-September.

The El Niño weather phenomenon is weakening. How this will impact Indian monsoon in 2024

According to World Meteorological Organization, with El Niño waning, there's a chance India will see a regular monsoon this yr, but experts point to other factors that may play spoilsport.

Why it hasn’t snowed in Gulmarg this year — climate change, El Niño effect

Gulmarg sees average of 130 cm snow in January but there's been no snowfall this month. Experts believe this as well as frequent instances of deluge in India stem from same phenomenon.

Turbulent winters are coming. Blame El Niño and global warming combo

El Niño’s impact extends far beyond the US and the Americas.

El Niño may be drying out the southern hemisphere–here’s how that affects the whole planet

A UK study reveals strong decrease in water availability in South America, most of Africa, and central and northwestern Australia.

Why India is facing ‘driest’ August & Himalayan deluge at the same time

The global weather phenomenon El Niño is wreaking havoc on the Indian monsoon system, causing heavy rains in some parts and a dry spell in others.

India faces its driest August with scant rainfall owing to El Niño pattern, says IMD

India received just 90.7 mm (3.6 inches) in the first 17 days of August, nearly 40% lower than the normal. The month's normal average is 254.9 mm (10 inches).

El Nino posing risk for Indonesian coffee, global prices hit all-time high

As Sumatra and Java face the brunt of the dry spell, experts predict that the intensity of El Niño will heighten in the later part of 2023 and early 2024.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.