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The Latest Breaking News from El Nino

El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAO

India faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stress vital crops like rice and maize during the kharif season. Farmers' livelihoods and food security are at risk. Early action is crucial to mitigate these challenges. The…

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Adequate fertiliser stocks available, Govt ready to tackle El Nino impact: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed ample fertilizer stocks for farmers. He assured continued availability of urea and di-ammonium phosphate at subsidized rates. The government is prepared for the potential impact of El Nino. India is also promoting organic farming for sustainability. Discussions at the BRICS agriculture meeting covered…

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El Nino returns to Pacific, likely to intensify through monsoon season, says IMD

El Nino has returned to the tropical Pacific. The India Meteorological Department warns it may intensify during the southwest monsoon. The government has identified 197 vulnerable districts. Contingency plans are being prepared for agriculture. The nation is stocking seeds and inputs. Farmer outreach programs are underway. This heightened preparedness addresses…

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Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies in eastern states are alert to what could be an early start to the season as long range forecasts point to warmer and drier conditions than usual.

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‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

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El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

US meteorologists say an El Nino has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow strongly.

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El Nino could spark ‘milder, wetter and windier’ UK autumn, Met Office warns

Meteorologists warned that it is poised to reach historic strength and intensify extreme weather events across the globe

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Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures will intensify into the end of the year, potentially to historic strength.

Bangkok Post

Bulletin world briefing: El Nino officially begins and could trigger hottest year ever

Trump threatens massive Iran escalation as tensions spiral Scientists warn El Nino has finally begun and could trigger hottest year on record Albania sees largest protest against Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s luxury resort International Chess Federation suspends Russia over events in occupied Ukraine Three Indian sailors killed in US…

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PM Modi draws attention to concerns arising from El Nino at NITI Aayog meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NITI Aayog Governing Council, urging states to champion water conservation and organic farming. He emphasized self-reliance and attracting investments, particularly in defence manufacturing and emerging sectors like AI. The meeting also focused on empowering youth and increasing the number of Lakhpati Didis. States expressed…

The Economic Times

Scientists warn El Nino has finally begun and could trigger hottest year on record

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‘Super’ El Nino is officially here and scientists fear it’ll ‘get dire very quickly’

Even before it officially formed, this El Nino was given nicknames ranging from ‘super’ to ‘Godzilla’

The Independent UK

European heatwave drives world's second-hottest May on record

The world experienced its second-hottest May on record in 2026 as an unusually early and intense heatwave swept across Europe, setting new temperature records across the continent, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

'Godzilla El Nino is coming to your doorstep': Why scientists are worried about a powerful climate threat

Scientists anticipate El Nino's arrival soon, with a 90% certainty, potentially becoming a strong event. This natural climate pattern, marked by warmer Pacific waters, could significantly impact global temperatures. Experts predict wetter conditions for the southern US and warmer winters across the country, with a possibility of extreme weather shifts…

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Govt identifies 197 districts most vulnerable to El Nino impact, prepares contingency plan

India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced 197 districts are vulnerable to El Nino. The government has prepared state-wise contingency plans. A nationwide awareness campaign for farmers is underway. Weekly meetings assess the El Nino phenomenon. Agricultural inputs like seeds are stockpiled. The southwest monsoon is advancing, but a below-normal…

Radio France Internationale

Scientists sound alarm on World Oceans Day as Trump axes deep-sea monitoring

The United States has removed hundreds of deep-sea instruments used to monitor the impact of climate change on marine environments, alarming scientists as the United Nations marks World Oceans Day.

The Independent UK

The UK food imports most at risk from ‘El Nino’ heat stress this summer

Coffee, fruit and rice are all at risk

The Economic Times

India’s growth faces crude and monsoon test as FY27 GDP seen moderating to 6.5%

India's economic growth is projected to slow to about 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2027. Higher costs, global tensions and a potentially weak monsoon are key concerns. Despite these challenges, private spending and investment are expected to support growth above 6 per cent. The economy finished fiscal year 2026…

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Bangkok Post

Things could soon be warming up

We have been subjected to dire warnings from the UN this week that the upcoming El Nino could be the hottest ever and will spark extreme weather, creating havoc around the world. It's a bit ironic that something with such an innocent-sounding name (Spanish for "little boy") could cause so…

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Vietnam rice prices rise on El Nino concerns; Bangladesh rates stay high amid heatwave

Bangladesh is also seeing high prices as a heatwave impacts crops and rains damage existing supplies. India's prices remain steady with good availability. Thailand's prices are firm, influenced by animal feed costs. Markets await future crop yields.

France 24

Feeling the heat: Women and climate change

In a special edition, we examine how climate change is affecting the lives of women as rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather events continue to impact communities worldwide. This as the world is also facing a warming El Nino climate pattern in the coming months. We report from India where…

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El Nino sets in as Pacific crosses critical 0.5°C threshold: What it could mean for India's monsoon this year

El Nino: A major global weather signal, El Niño, has officially begun and the sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific have crossed a critical threshold. This development could significantly impact India's southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department has already forecast below-normal rainfall for the season. Scientists are closely monitoring…

France 24

Hotter summers and colder winters: El Nino set to intensify extreme weather, scientist says

A climate scientist has told FRANCE 24 that we should all watch out and prepare for the strong possibility of an extremely hot summer in the northern hemisphere in the coming months. The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the El Nino phenomenon is set to develop in the Pacific…

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Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt official

India holds a substantial 43 lakh tonnes pulses buffer that will protect against supply disruptions and price hikes due to a potential El Nino. The government assures this stock can be utilized if the weather phenomenon affects kharif sowing. This buffer is significantly larger than previous years, built through assured…

Bangkok Post

Dry weather disrupting Asian agriculture

Planting delayed in in India, Southeast Asia and Australia as powerful El Nino takes shape

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