Tamil Nadu may encounter El Niño differently from rest of India
Meteorologists are tracking a 'super' El Niño event where Pacific Ocean temperatures have risen by 2 °C. The article notes that Tamil Nadu may experience unique weather patterns compared to the rest of India due to this phenomenon.
Why it matters
Understanding regional climate variations is essential for disaster preparedness and agricultural planning in India.
The El Niño Southern Oscillation is a climate phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean that happens every two to seven years. Its effects, however, are global.
This year, weather agencies worldwide are tracking a supposed ‘super’ El Niño. The El Niño refers to surface waters of the Pacific Ocean off the western coast of Peru and Ecuador becoming warmer than average. Typically, these waters warm by about 0.5 °C, but this year the rise has reached 2 °C — a phenomenon referred to as a ‘super’ El Niño.
Published - October 07, 2026 09:30 am IST
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