Context: India has improved its ability to forecast atmospheric disturbances and extreme weather events, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts for events such as heavy rainfall and heat waves.However, a strengthening El Niño a...

Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues two pre-monsoon forecasts, generally in April and May, covering the expected performance of the southwest monsoon.In the year discussed, both forecasts anticipated a dry monsoon, largely influ...

Context: Uttar Pradesh experienced an intense three-day wet spell, causing flood-like conditions across several districts.The State received 66.5 mm rainfall against the normal 7.6 mm during the period; 56 of 75 districts recorded excess rainfall.At...

Context: A Super El Niño in 2026 is associated with unusually high temperatures and potential heat-related mortality globally, including India.El Niño: Periodic warming of central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean waters, altering global atmospheric...