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El Nino's Alarming Impact: Meteorologists Predict Severe October-December Weather
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News18•04-10-2026, 16:43
El Nino's Alarming Impact: Meteorologists Predict Severe October-December Weather
- •The El Nino phenomenon has significantly impacted this year's monsoon, leading to below-average rainfall across most parts of India, including Maharashtra.
- •With the monsoon season ending in September, there's a substantial rainfall deficit, and the 'October heat' has intensified, causing temperatures to rise.
- •The intensity of El Nino is expected to increase from October, leading to severe heat and extreme weather changes for the next three months.
- •This year's rainfall is the fourth lowest since 2001, raising concerns about potential water scarcity and other issues in the coming days.
- •Meteorologist Srinivas Aundhkar predicts El Nino will be 94% in October, 97% in November, and 96% in December, indicating a challenging period ahead.
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This year, India experienced a rainfall deficit of up to 13 percent, while Maharashtra recorded a deficit of 19 percent. Considering the total rainfall data, this year's rainfall is noted as the fourth lowest since 2001.
According to meteorologist Srinivas Aundhkar, El Nino intensity was at 75 percent in September and is predicted to rise to 94 percent in October, 97 percent in November, and 96 percent in December before returning to 75 percent in January 2027.
Weather experts predict that the next three months will bring intense heat, extreme weather changes, and drought-like impacts, effectively meaning there will be no traditional winter during this period.
