El Nino Explained: Why It Matters To India
A warming patch of water in the Pacific Ocean can influence weather across the globe, from droughts in India to floods in South America. But how does El Nino work? What is the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)? What makes a "Super El Nino"? And could this year see one of the strongest events in recent history? In this explainer, we break down the science behind El Nino, its history, its impact on India's monsoon, food prices and heatwaves, and what it could mean for billions of people in a warming world. Watch this explainer by Samrat Dasgupta and Puneet Bhatia.
