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Below normal rain likely in September after warmest August since 1901: IMD

IMD presented data showing this as the warmest August on record—since 1901 —in terms of mean temperature across the country, at 28.01°C in August, 0.67°C above the LPA.

Updated 5 hours ago

11 districts of Jharkhand facing rainfall deficit with Pakur highest at 54 pc

11 districts of Jharkhand facing rainfall deficit with Pakur highest at 54 pc

Published 3 days ago

Mahoba drenched by 131.6 mm rain, tops rainfall chart

Fishermen stranded on swollen river island in Jhansi. (HT PHOTO)

Published 4 days ago

Oceans record highest-ever temperature as Super El Nino forms

Higher ocean temperatures contribute to sea level rise and increase the chance of extreme weather events.

Published 7 days ago

India’s monsoon weakens, IMD predicts below-normal rain for next two weeks

Commuters wade through a waterlogged road following heavy rain, in Gurugram, Haryana, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.

Updated 9 days ago

Biggest El Nino in ‘over a century’ to dial up global heat, India faces crop hit

A powerful El Niño is forecast to intensify Pacific Ocean warming, with scientists warning of implications for global temperatures, India’s monsoon and agriculture

Updated 10 days ago

Brace for the El Niño disruption

What makes monsoon rainfall, and its El Niño connection more critical is the fact that this can generate headwinds for agricultural production beyond the kharif (summer) cropping season too. (Bloomberg)

Updated 13 days ago

Skymet raises drought risk, cuts monsoon forecast to 85% of LPA as El Nino gains

Key kharif pulses , particularly urad and tur, along with oilseeds like soybean, are taking an immediate hit during critical vegetative and flowering stages due to a strong El Nino effect.

Updated 14 days ago

Tropical Storm Lala: Hawaii declares state of emergency, Maui County under watch

Hawaii prepares for Tropical Storm Lala, currently southeast of Hilo. Heavy rain and life-threatening flooding are anticipated.

Published 17 days ago

Andhra records 10.7 per cent economic growth in Q2 of 2025-26

Andhra records 10.7 per cent economic growth in Q2 of 2025-26

Published 20 days ago

Winter weather predictions: Super El Niño fuels Polar Vortex fears in US, Europe

Previous Polar Vortex disruptions have been associated with colder-than-average temperatures and increased snowfall across parts of the US, Canada and Europe.

Published 24 days ago

49 mn more people at acute hunger risk due to strong El Niño, UN agency says

A woman collects water in a jerry can on the shores of a shrinking lake near Somang village in Lebak in Indonesia's western Banten province on July 30, 2026, after it re-emerged from the waters due to the El Nino-driven drought.

Updated 26 days ago

India’s monsoon is getting weirder

Ahmedabad: People wade through floodwater while a bus lies partially submerged following heavy monsoon rainfall, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Published 28 days ago

Chandigarh: Weak monsoon to leave August drier than normal

The IMD’s monsoon report indicated a high probability that rainfall during August and September in the region would be below normal. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published 29 days ago

Super El Nino update: These 4 US states could see heavy snowfall this winter

A new map shows which US states could see significant snow this winter as El Nino strengthens into a Super El Nino.

Published 29 days ago

The lingering impact of ‘super’ El Niño: Largest heat effect may still lie ahead

Preparation for 2027 cannot begin next summer. Farmers need timely advice on sowing, short-duration crops and irrigation.

Updated 36 days ago

Inflation pains may get worse this year: West Asia crisis, El Niño key triggers

Higher oil and gas prices have worked their way into prices of pesticides, fertilisers, paints, automobiles, glass, ceramics and other products.

Published 40 days ago

As monsoon hits lull; city remains 25% monsoon deficient

The late onset of monsoon is a big factor for this, as monsoon was only declared on July 1, and June had recorded rain 75% below normal. (HT Photo)

Published 47 days ago

Can milk production be climate-proof?

Milk (Representative Photo/iStock)

Published 49 days ago

Chandigarh: Monsoon to hit lull this week

Visitors taking a stroll at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Sunday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published 50 days ago

What an El Niño year means for India’s monsoon

Rain due to El Nino

Published 54 days ago

Power cuts, water shortages strike US Pacific islands after super typhoon Bavi

Super Typhoon Bavi leaves Guam and Northern Marianas struggling for power and water supplies

Published 55 days ago

Record high temp, red alerts and no respite: Europe heatwave sets new records

A firefighter uses water cannon to spray residents at Heroes Square to help them cool off during a severe heatwave in Budapest, Hungary

Published 57 days ago

IMD forecasts uneven July rainfall across Maharashtra

IMD forecasts uneven July rainfall across Maharashtra

Published 62 days ago

Direct Seeded Rice: Climate-Smart response to El Niño

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Updated 68 days ago

Indian monsoon has a bumpy start: What's causing the delay in rains?

Dark clouds cover Mumbai sky, but residents continue to wait for rain. The southwest monsoon is now over a week late, despite an early onset.

Updated 74 days ago

India must prepare early for the economic impact of a weak monsoon

2026 is likely to have a rainfall deficit which will be much larger than what has been the case in the recent past. This will matter for agricultural production in the current and next two cropping seasons. (AFP)

Updated 75 days ago

The coming El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded

FILE - Drought-stressed wheat plants stand adjacent to parched ground in a field near Macksville, Kan., May 16, 2026.

Published 75 days ago

El Niño conditions develop over Pacific Ocean, likely to impact monsoon: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday officially confirmed the onset of El Niño conditions over the equatorial Pacific Ocean

Updated 80 days ago

The most powerful El Nino in a century could be on its way

Forecasters warn of potentially strongest El Nino in 140 years, urging urgent action

Published 82 days ago

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