Developing 2026 El Nino Is Outpacing Past Events
Niño 3.4 sea surface temperature anomalies reached about 2.2°C by mid-July 2026, running ahead of previous major El Niño events, including 1997 and 2015, at the same point in the year.
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Monsoon Rainfall Remains 23% Below Normal Across IndiaIndia has recorded a cumulative rainfall deficit of 23% between June 1 and July 15, 2026, with wide regional variations as several districts face deficient rainfall while a few continue to receive excess rain.