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Why even a strong El Nio does not guarantee a poor Indian monsoon

Seven Indian monsoons since 1950 have run into a moderate or strong El Nio. Of these, in five years, including 2026, monsoon rainfall levels were at least 10% lower than the long-term average. The IMD refers to this level as 'deficient. The 2023 season was something of an exception with below average rainfall. However, 1997 had average rainfall

4 Nov 2026 5:23 pm