Monsoon poor in every 7 out of 10 El Nino years
El Niño years since 1980 have frequently coincided with poor Indian summer monsoons, with around 70% experiencing deficient or below-normal rainfall. Latest forecasts indicate a strong El Niño is likely to develop within months, potentially impacting the upcoming monsoon season, which the IMD expects to be below normal.
El Niño years since 1980 have frequently coincided with poor Indian summer monsoons, with around 70% experiencing deficient or below-normal rainfall. Latest forecasts indicate a strong El Niño is likely to develop within months, potentially impacting the upcoming monsoon season, which the IMD expects to be below normal.
