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El Nino

El Niño is a climate phenomenon. It occurs when warm ocean waters develop in the central and eastern Pacific. This event affects global weather patterns. It can lead to heavy rainfall in some regions and droughts in others. In India, El Niño often impacts the monsoon season. This can result in reduced agricultural yields. Understanding El Niño is crucial for weather forecasting and disaster management.

Delhi’s Delayed Winter – About the Causes

Delhi is experiencing an unusual November. The winter chill is yet to arrive. Average temperatures hover around 28...

 November 13, 2024

Southern Peninsular India Experiences Sixth Driest October in 123 Years, Receives 60% Less Rainfall

Southern peninsular India faced an alarming weather situation this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) declaring October...

 November 1, 2023

US Weather Agency Predicts ‘Super El Nino’ in 2024

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a forecast suggesting a significant El Nino event...

 October 17, 2023

Government Imposes Restrictions on Rice Exports to Ensure Food Security and Stabilise Prices

Amidst concerns over domestic rice prices and the need to maintain food security, the Union government of India...

 August 31, 2023

Marine heat waves

In recent years, the world has witnessed a concerning increase in ocean temperatures, reaching unprecedented levels. In April,...

 July 24, 2023

Export Policy of Non Basmati White Rice

In response to a surge in non-basmati white rice exports and concerns over domestic supply and price stability,...

 July 21, 2023

Human-Made Climate Change Fueling Record Heat in 2023

Scientists have identified that human-made climate change is accelerating natural weather phenomena, leading to a surge in heatwaves...

 July 18, 2023

Indian Ocean Dipole and how it can limit El Nino Effects

With the El Nino phenomenon expected to impact the Indian monsoon this year, the development of a positive...

 June 29, 2023

Heat Strokes

In response to the alarming number of heatwave-related deaths in certain regions of India, Union Health Minister Mansukh...

 June 23, 2023

El Nino

El Nino is a climatic phenomenon that has far-reaching effects on weather patterns worldwide. It is a complex...

 February 25, 2023

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