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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.

Climate Change Effects: Heatwaves, El Niño, and Extreme Weather

Climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of heatwaves, El Niño events, and extreme weather worldwide. Recent data show a significant rise in global average temperatures linked...

 April 15, 2026

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 degrees Celsius. This trend follows a record-breaking October. The Indian...

 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 as the sixth driest in 123 years. The region, encompassing...

 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 for the Northern Hemisphere from March to May 2024, with...

 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 has enacted measures to regulate rice exports. This comes in...

 August 31, 2023

Marine heat waves

In recent years, the world has witnessed a concerning increase in ocean temperatures, reaching unprecedented levels. In April, the surface temperature of the ocean soared to 21.1 degrees...

 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, the Government of India has taken decisive action. The government...

 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 across Asia, Europe, and North America. For UPSC Exams, it...

 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 Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) has become crucial. The IOD holds...

 June 29, 2023

Heat Strokes

In response to the alarming number of heatwave-related deaths in certain regions of India, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has taken proactive measures to address this growing concern....

 June 23, 2023

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