The Economic Times

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

El Nino: A major global weather signal, El Nio, 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 the situation for further developments.