#el-nino
Monsoon uncertainty, price pressures to weigh on Indian agrochemical performance: Report
Indian agrochemical companies face challenges ahead. Higher prices for farm chemicals and uncertain monsoon rains are expected to impact performance in the second quarter of fiscal year 2027. Global El Nino concerns add to the worry. Meanwhile, China's pestic…
Signs of El Niño emergence by June, says Australian Met body
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology reports signs of El Niño emergence by June, with potential impacts on monsoon rainfall in India.
'Inflation and unholy mess:' Why Nithin Kamath thinks RBI may not stay soft on interest rates
Nithin Kamath warned that a weak monsoon caused by El Niño and rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict could sharply increase inflation in India. He said higher food and fuel costs may force the RBI to raise interest rates, hurting growth and mar…
Nautapa returns: India braces for ‘nine burning days’ amid Super El Nino heat
India braces for Nautapa, the peak of summer heat. Intense heatwaves are expected from May 25 to June 2. This period coincides with a strong El Nino, intensifying global temperatures. Many Indian cities are among the world's hottest. Temperatures are forecast…
El Nino threat: Centre rolls out kharif contingency plan to shield crops
Agriculture ministry has directed states to prepare district-wise crop strategies, and promote short-duration crops such as pulses, certain millets and vegetables during the kharif season because they require less water, mature quickly and help mitigate the v…
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms
Hurricane season forecast 'below normal'...
Meteorologists predict a developing El Nino could dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't eliminate storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a below-average season with fewer named storms and hurricanes. Colora…
Fuel price pass-through needs monitoring as weather risks also posing pressure on inflation: BoB report
Rising fuel prices and weather uncertainties could push India's inflation higher in FY27, despite current low CPI levels. Bank of Baroda warns that global energy costs impacting food prices, coupled with domestic weather challenges like heatwaves and El Nino,…
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say
Record fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. This combination of climate change and El Nino could lead to unprecedented weather extremes. Africa has seen 23% more lan…
RBI may hike rates twice in FY27 amid inflation and El Nino risks: HSBC
HSBC also lowered India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6 per cent, warning that higher food prices, industrial cost pressures and climate-related disruptions could create a difficult policy environment for the RBI
Monsoon 2026 update: IMD predicts ‘timely’ May 20 arrival in Andaman Sea
This year’s monsoon is expected to unfold under the influence of developing El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean.
61% chance of El Nino emerging before July, says US’ Climate Prediction Center
Since February, above-average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) have emerged in the far-eastern equatorial Pacific
India’s heat exposes a fragile grid as energy crunch deepens
India is bracing for an intense summer with heat waves set to persist. Power grids are under immense pressure due to rising demand and energy shortages. Warmer temperatures are impacting night-time power supply, leading to blackouts. El Nino conditions may fu…
Most models predict El Nino may last until January 2027, says India Meteorological Department
IMD forecasts El Niño may impact India's monsoon, reducing rainfall for kharif and rabi seasons until January 2026.
India likely to see above-normal rainfall in May, mixed heat trends as El Nino signal strengthens: IMD
India braces for a mixed May with wetter-than-usual conditions expected nationwide, as rainfall is likely to exceed normal levels. While many regions anticipate normal to below-normal maximum temperatures, some areas, including southern peninsular India, may …
The US-Israel-Iran war disruptions could push up cooking oil costs in India | EP 95
Explore how the US-Israel-Iran war and El Niño may drive up cooking oil prices in India by 2026.
‘Heat dome’ may break down as cooler western disturbance inches its way in
Heat dome is an area of high-pressure and dry air, offshoot of developing El Nino in the Pacific
India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policy
Global events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis for India. The nation faces a future scarcity fear, leading to panic buying. Bold agricultural policy is needed to reduce…