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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Kate Ravilious

Why El Niño can mean less rain but heavier downpours for India

A girl runs for cover as monsoon storm clouds gather over an Indian village
A girl runs for cover as monsoon storm clouds loom over Guna district in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters

The world is bracing for a “super” El Niño, and its effects are already being felt in India, where the monsoon has brought less rain than average but more intense downpours.

Meteorologists predict that the current El Niño, which is developing over the Pacific, could be one of the strongest in living memory. India is likely to be heavily affected, particularly later in the monsoon, when El Niño’s influence tends to strengthen.

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