El Nino likely to strengthen through 2026, persist into 2027: US forecasterEl Nino is strengthening and will persist through early spring 2027. A very strong El Nino event is expected this autumn. This phenomenon t...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
El Nino emerges as key risk to FMCG demand, weak monsoon could weigh on rural consumptionIndia's FMCG sector faces headwinds as El Nino threatens a weaker monsoon. A deficient monsoon could hurt agricultural output and weaken ru...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
El Nino is expected 'to break records': top expertAn El Nino weather event is predicted to reach record-breaking strength. Experts anticipate extreme weather patterns globally due to this p...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal rainfall: GovtThe rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily re...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Weak monsoon dries up India's hydropower as dam output records sharpest fall in over two yearsIndia's hydropower generation significantly dropped in June due to a delayed monsoon. Shrinking reservoir levels limited water availability...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Kharif sowing slow, 15 more districts face rain deficiencyThe government is monitoring 262 districts for rainfall deficiency and El Nino impacts. Fifteen additional districts have been identified a...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Kharif sowing picks up, but still 21% below last yearKharif sowing lags significantly behind last year due to delayed and uneven monsoon rains. Paddy, pulses, and oilseeds acreage shows substa...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
EL Nino to hit India's energy system harder than anywhere else in world: CREA reportIndia's energy system faces a significant El Nino impact, with reduced renewable power generation and increased demand for air conditioning...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
El Nino impact in sight even as top FMCG firms bet on rising India consumptionIndia's top retail firms anticipate robust April-June revenue growth, fueled by steady consumer demand and improving rural sentiment. Compa...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Strong El Nino likely to develop rapidly, says UN weather agencyForecasters are in strong agreement that a powerful El Niño is rapidly developing, according to the United Nations weather agency. El Niño ...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Monthly average rainfall over India expected to be below normal in July: IMDIndia faces a below-normal rainfall forecast for July, with the national average expected at 94% of the long-period average. This follows a...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Kharif sowing drops 22.7% as weak monsoon delays planting across IndiaPaddy (rice), the main kharif crop, saw a decline of 25.17% to 2.57 million hectares. Despite the government's push to plant legumes and oi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Delayed soyabean sowing likely to push up edible oil pricesAs delayed soybean sowing unfolds in key Indian states like Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, concerns are rising over a potential shortage o...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Australia declares El Nino set to be strongest in decadesAustralia's weather bureau has warned of an El Nino forming in the tropical Pacific. This weather pattern could become one of the strongest...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Australian weather bureau says El Nino event underway in tropical PacificAustralia's weather bureau has confirmed an El Nino event is active. Atmospheric signs point to a strong to very strong El Nino. This pheno...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST