The Latest Breaking News from El Nino

Weeklong rainstorms in Chile blamed on El Nino kill at least 10 and trigger flash floods

Weeklong rainstorms have battered Chile and killed at least 10 people

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom

Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Indian rice export prices extend gain on higher reserve price, monsoon concerns

Indian rice export prices have increased for a third consecutive week. This rise is due to higher reserve prices for government sales. Floods in Bangladesh have damaged crops on over twenty-eight thousand hectares. Thai traders remain cautious due to potential El Nino impacts on production. Vietnamese rice prices are unchanged…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Monsoon revival lifts kharif hopes, but experts say El Niño threat is far from over

India’s southwest monsoon has bounced back after a weak June, cutting the rainfall deficit and boosting kharif prospects. Experts caution, however, that the El Nino risk isn’t over.

The Economic Times · Jul 10

El Nino likely to strengthen through 2026, persist into 2027: US forecaster

El Nino is strengthening and will persist through early spring 2027. A very strong El Nino event is expected this autumn. This phenomenon typically causes higher global temperatures and altered weather patterns. China faces risks of extreme weather like flooding and heatwaves. India's monsoon season may bring below-average rainfall, impacting…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Powerful El Niño ramping up as forecasters predict it’ll be most intense in recorded history

An El Niño acts as a ‘thermostat by releasing years of accumulated heat from the subsurface tropical Pacific into the atmosphere, warming the entire planet

The Independent UK · Jul 9

El Nino emerges as key risk to FMCG demand, weak monsoon could weigh on rural consumption

India's FMCG sector faces headwinds as El Nino threatens a weaker monsoon. A deficient monsoon could hurt agricultural output and weaken rural sentiment. This situation may lead to higher food inflation and reduced household discretionary spending. Farm incomes could be impacted, weighing further on rural consumption. The full impact of…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal rainfall: Govt

The rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily result in below-normal rainfall for the country. Various departments presented preparedness measures for the kharif season and potential economic impacts. Climate-resilient technologies have maintained foodgrain production despite past…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

El Nino is expected 'to break records': top expert

An El Nino weather event is predicted to reach record-breaking strength. Experts anticipate extreme weather patterns globally due to this phenomenon. This warming of Pacific Ocean temperatures influences rainfall and wind patterns worldwide. The event, occurring every few years, can cause droughts and floods. Combined with climate change, it contributes…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Extreme' El Nino could become strongest on record, warns top climate expert

An unprecedented El Nino event is projected to be the most intense in history, threatening to unleash significant droughts and floods worldwide. For India, this could result in diminished rainfall, jeopardizing agriculture and water supplies. Meanwhile, Australia is at risk of devastating heatwaves and wildfires. Governments and agencies are mobilizing…

The Times of India · Jul 7