Voluntary organisations in Chennai collaborate to raise awareness on El Nino and its impacts
Voluntary organizations in Chennai have launched an awareness campaign to educate citizens on the impacts of El Nino, including heatwaves and water stress. The initiative advocates for climate-resilient practices and government policy changes to protect workers during extreme weather.
Why it matters
As climate change intensifies, community-led initiatives are becoming critical for disaster preparedness and public health advocacy in urban centers.
Various voluntary organisations and weather experts in Chennai have collaborated to launch an awareness campaign on El Nino and its likely impacts, with the first public meeting held recently in Ambattur.
Amid recent changes in weather patterns over Tamil Nadu, the initiative aimed to educate residents on the potential impacts of the prevailing El Nino conditions, including heatwaves, water stress and changes in rainfall patterns. El Nino is a climate phenomenon characterised by the warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, which influences global weather patterns.
Members of Puzhal Eri , Arafat Eri Padhukappu Makkal Iyakkam , a citizens’ movement, joined hands with organisations, including Exnora International and Poovulagin Nanbargal , to create awareness and encourage preparedness among citizens. The campaign comes in the wake of forecasts indicating strengthening of El Nino throughout the Southwest monsoon.
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