New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India is preparing for the impact of El Nino this year, with scientists warning that the current event could strengthen into a very strong or “super” episode, likely to peak between late 2026 and early 2027. Its immediate impact on India is expected to be a higher risk of below-normal monsoon rainfall during July-September, increased stress in central and western rain-fed regions, and pressure on hydropower generation and electricity grids.Experts define El Nino as a cli…
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Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Severe monsoon weather continues to batter Maharashtra, with relentless downpours over the past 24 hours triggering flash floods, river overflows, and structural collapses. According to the latest situation summary report released by the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Wednesday, the state has recorded 62 human casualties and 200 animal deaths since the start of the monsoon season on June 1.The State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) reported extre…
Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Heavy monsoon rains lashed several parts of Maharashtra over the last 24 hours, causing severe waterlogging, rivers to swell, and weather-related casualties, as per a Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (MSDMA) situation summary report on Tuesday morning detailing the impact of the intense downpour across the state.Palghar district recorded the highest rainfall in the state over the last 24 hours, receiving a staggering 203.3 mm of rain. Neighbouring Thane and R…
Kolkata, June 23 (IANS) El Nino may result in decreased fish catch in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, the first bulletin on the event released by the Indian National Centre For Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) said on Tuesday. The INCOIS started releasing specialised El Nino bulletins to highlight the possible impacts of the ongoing system on the maritime sectors.The first specialised bulletin was released by Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, BJP Member of Parliament from Telangana’s Chevella.The E…