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The Latest Breaking News from El Nino

How the rain gods impact the Indian economy

IDFC FIRST Bank Chief Economist Gaura Sengupta analyzes how El Nino and monsoon performance shape India's economic growth and inflation. While expanding irrigation and a growing allied sector have reduced agriculture's direct sensitivity to rainfall deficits, volatile weather and global pressures could still weigh on rural demand and push inflation…

The Economic Times

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

El Nino traditionally lowers hurricane risk for insurers. However, coastal growth and rising property values change this assumption. Even quiet seasons can cause severe losses due to increased exposure. Insurers now focus on landfall location and property value for risk assessment. Sophisticated models are being developed to address complex climate…

The Economic Times

Strong El Nino could push global temperatures above 2C in early 2027

A powerful El Nino may push global temperatures above two degrees Celsius in early 2027. This significant milestone, if reached, would be a first recorded instance of such warming. Researchers link recent temperature surges partly to aerosol pollution reductions. India has already experienced hotter and drier conditions due to the…

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JPMorgan warns super El Niño and oil shock could prop up global inflation

A potential "super" El Niño, combined with elevated energy prices, could push global inflation higher next year, with emerging markets facing the biggest impact, according to a JPMorgan report. The bank estimates that a strong El Niño could significantly raise food prices, and when coupled with higher fuel and fertiliser…

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Storms blamed on El Nino batter Chile and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

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The Independent UK

2026 Super El Nino forecast: Is a powerful climate event expected? Here's what experts say

2026 Super El Niño forecast: Scientists closely monitor the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) for signs of a potential super El Niño. These powerful climate events can trigger extreme weather, disrupt agriculture and affect economies worldwide. Previous super El Niño events have caused severe flooding, widespread drought and significant economic losses.…

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Coal remains backbone of India's power supply despite renewable push, govt tells Parliament

Coal plants supplied nearly seventy percent of India's electricity during summer months. These plants generated seventy-five percent of total power during evening peak demand hours. Government encourages energy efficiency measures and consumption pattern changes to manage rising demand. Peak electricity demand increased twelve percent due to El Nino conditions this…

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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

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

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…

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Nifty to hit 27,000 in one year? PL Capital says Middle East crisis, El Nino can play a spoil sport; names 15 top picks

PL Capital has raised its one-year Nifty 50 target to 27,019, implying over 12% upside, while warning that the escalating West Asia conflict and a potential super El Niño could fuel inflation and hurt growth. The brokerage remains stock-specific and has identified 15 preferred large- and mid-cap picks.

The Economic Times

Area sown to kharif crops remains 16% on weak monsoon; paddy, pulses acreage down: Agriculture Ministry

Kharif crop sowing is 16 percent lower this season. This delay is attributed to a weak monsoon and El Nino effects. Area under pulses and coarse cereals has significantly declined. Oilseeds and cotton coverage also shows a notable decrease. Sugarcane and jute acreage, however, have seen slight increases.

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India's monsoon slips back into dry phase, pushing rainfall deficit up to 18%

India's monsoon has weakened, increasing the rainfall deficit to eighteen percent. This dry spell threatens kharif sowing momentum, impacting agricultural output. Many states face significant rainfall shortages, particularly in eastern regions. The weak monsoon coincides with a strong El Nino year phenomenon. Subdued rainfall is forecast for northwest, west-central, and…

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Central University of Rajasthan to hold online classes till August 14 to manage water resources

The Central University of Rajasthan will conduct its upcoming odd semester online. This temporary shift is due to weather forecasts predicting El Nino conditions and below-normal rainfall. The university aims for prudent water management on campus during this period. Classes will be held online from July 15 until August 14.…

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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

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 Independent UK

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 Economic Times

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…

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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…

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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 Times of India

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…

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El Nino's surprise sweet spot, while salad days slow

Forecast dry conditions, global tensions and the deadly bird flu present challenges for Australian farmers, but fruit may be the pick of the bunch.

The Economic Times

EL Nino to hit India's energy system harder than anywhere else in world: CREA report

India's energy system faces a significant El Nino impact, with reduced renewable power generation and increased demand for air conditioning. A CREA analysis predicts a potential 18 TWh generation gap, likely leading to a surge in coal-fired power and substantial CO2 emissions. The report stresses the urgency of accelerating solar…

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El Nino impact in sight even as top FMCG firms bet on rising India consumption

India's top retail firms anticipate robust April-June revenue growth, fueled by steady consumer demand and improving rural sentiment. Companies like Marico, GCPL, and Dabur foresee strong top-line expansion, with rural markets outperforming urban areas. While easing input costs are a positive, businesses are closely monitoring El Nino's potential impact on…

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Strong El Nino likely to develop rapidly, says UN weather agency

Forecasters are in strong agreement that a powerful El Niño is rapidly developing, according to the United Nations weather agency. El Niño conditions have already appeared in the Equatorial Pacific. This significant development, highlighted by a scientist at the World Meteorological Organization, signals a potentially impactful shift in global weather…

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