UN warns of moderate to strong El Niño as heatwave intensifies in India
The United Nations cautioned that a moderate to strong El Niño is expected this year, and multiple reports indicate the phenomenon is worsening a severe heatwave across India, affecting rainfall, agriculture, and daily life.
The United Nations warned the world to prepare for a moderate to strong El Niño this year, and the event is expected to worsen the heatwave in India.
According to the Times of India, the rapid development of El Niño is expected to intensify global extreme weather, including heatwaves and droughts that affect the Indian subcontinent. The outlet also reported that June rainfall in India recorded a 40 % shortfall and that overall agricultural acreage in India was reduced by 23 % because of the rainfall deficit. The Times of India further noted that the World Meteorological Organization warned of rapid El Niño development during July‑September.
Haberlergpt.com.tr reported that temperatures in India rose above 45 °C during the heatwave. The heatwave forced schools in India to close, led people to take days off work, compelled farmers to work at night, and caused power usage in India to reach record levels.
Bluesky reported that El Niño is heating the Pacific Ocean, with unusually high temperatures. The Hindu reported that Europe and South‑Asian countries, including India, are experiencing extreme heat and a monsoon deficit.
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