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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 23 hours 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 5 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 11 days ago

Can milk production be climate-proof?

Milk (Representative Photo/iStock)

Published 14 days ago

Chandigarh: Monsoon to hit lull this week

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

Published 14 days ago

What an El Niño year means for India’s monsoon

Rain due to El Nino

Published 19 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 20 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 22 days ago

IMD forecasts uneven July rainfall across Maharashtra

IMD forecasts uneven July rainfall across Maharashtra

Published 27 days ago

Direct Seeded Rice: Climate-Smart response to El Niño

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Updated 33 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 38 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 40 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 40 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 44 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 47 days ago

India to see harsher summer, weaker monsoon as El Niño grips equatorial Pacific

A dried lake as a result of the El Niño effect in the equatorial Pacific region. (AFP)

Updated 47 days ago

El Niño emerges in Pacific, raising heat and crop risks

Drone view shows a hose lying near a well on a paddy field, as the government urged farmers to immediately replant their plots, responding to the erratic forces of weather for a possible prolonged dry spell linked to El Nino.

Updated 47 days ago

Strong El Nino developing, South Asia to get below normal rain, flags WMO

The map issued by WMO showed below normal rain over almost all of India. (PTI)

Published 55 days ago

A weak monsoon looms as MeT dept lowers its forecast

The LPA for the June-to-September season, calculated over the 1971–2020 period, is 87cm – if the prediction bears out, this would mark the lowest monsoon season rainfall in 11 years. (ANI)

Published 59 days ago

Guest Column| Punjab’s monsoon crisis: Time to break cycle of devastation

In 2023 and 2025 combined, 80 lives were lost to the floods. Over 3 lakh livestock—including cattle, buffaloes, and goats—perished, devastating rural families who rely on these animals for their daily livelihood and sustenance. (File photo)

Published 66 days ago

Super El Nino: Scientists warn about potential of upcoming event

Scientists say a potentially "super" El Nino is rapidly taking shape in the Pacific

Published 66 days ago

Intense heat, warm nights with no respite: India swelters amid heatwave

An orange alert remains active for large parts of northwest and central India for heatwave conditions

Published 67 days ago

Monsoon coming early, but that doesn't mean it'll rain enough. El Nino to blame

Experts say that an early onset does no guarantee protection against a weak monsoon season.

Updated 72 days ago

Monsoon set to hit Kerala early on May 26, says IMD amid El Nino warning

Monsoon to hit Kerala on May 26, says IMD.

Updated 72 days ago

'Super’ El Niño to hit Earth in coming months; world braces for intense weather

Honduras has decided to shorten the school-day and hold virtual classes due to the high temperatures that could intensify due to El Nino phenomenon.

Updated 74 days ago

Morbe reserves may last only 82 days, warns NMMC

Navi Mumbai, India - May 9, 2026: Morbe Dam reserves may last only 82 days in Navi Mumbai, India, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published 77 days ago

Ocean temperatures soar as El Nino nears; India may witness weaker monsoon

In India, El Nino is usually associated with harsher summers and weaker monsoons.

Published 78 days ago

El Niño impact: Fadnavis directs speedy execution of Jalyukt Shivar works

El Niño impact: Fadnavis directs speedy execution of Jalyukt Shivar works

Published 80 days ago

Karnataka govt convenes meeting on water security, drought preparedness

Karnataka govt convenes meeting on water security, drought preparedness

Published 82 days ago

Prepare now for heat, water, and crop risk

A large share of India’s farmland still depends on the monsoon. If a below-normal season unfolds, the consequences will not stay confined to farms. Reservoir replenishment, drinking water availability, food prices, rural incomes will all come under pressure. (AFP)

Published 86 days ago

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