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Tamil Nadu government forms Expert Advisory Committee to monitor, assess El Niño weather phenomenon

Tamil Nadu government forms Expert Advisory Committee to monitor, assess El Niño weather phenomenon

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Deep cracks seen at Kallaperambur Lake in Thanjavur as the dry waterbody awaits rainfall. Representational image | Photo Credit: R. Vengadesh The Tamil Nadu government has formed an Expert Advisory Committee to monitor and assess the potential impact of a possible strong El Niño weather phenomenon this year and advise the government on preparedness and mitigation measures. A Government Order issued to this effect by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department on July 28, 2026 said the Expert Advisory Committee has been constituted to assess the potential impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon on a scientific basis and recommend appropriate precautionary and disaster mitigation measures. Functions The committee will monitor rainfall and drought conditions, identify vulnerable areas, and advise the Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency on early warning systems. It will also advise the government on drought and flood mitigation measures in vulnerable areas to ensure adequate preparedness. The Expert Advisory Committee will function during 2026-27 and 2027-28. It will be chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary and Commissioner of Revenue Administration. Its …

Head dome & Europe link: The extreme weather about to hit millions in eastern US as World Cup continues

Head dome & Europe link: The extreme weather about to hit millions in eastern US as World Cup continues

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Millions across eastern US will be under ‘major’ or ‘extreme’ heat risks as a sprawling heat dome bears down on the country just as it prepares to celebrate its 250th Independence Day and hosts the Fifa World Cup. Temperatures across large swathes of the US are forecast to reach between 35°C and 40.6°C. (Bloomberg) The heatwave, according to the US National Weather Service, is set to peak through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, one of the busiest outdoor travel and celebration periods on the American calendar — and collide with a run of outdoor FIFA World Cup fixtures in Miami and Kansas City. How bad, and where Sweltering conditions have already settled over the US Midwest and South, with forecasters expecting the system to push into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast before parking over the eastern seaboard. Temperatures across large swathes of the country are forecast to reach between 35°C and 40.6°C (95°F-105°F). When combined with high humidity levels, the heat index — what the temperature actually feels like to the body — could climb …

El Nino effect: Centre says 111 districts with ‘poor irrigation facilities’ are a concern

El Nino effect: Centre says 111 districts with ‘poor irrigation facilities’ are a concern

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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan. File. | Photo Credit: C. Venkatachalapathy Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has held a high-level meeting with State Agriculture Ministers and officials on El Nino situation, that has so far resulted in a delay of monsoon. Talking to reporters after the meeting, Mr. Chouhan said the rainfall so far has been around 43% below normal. The Centre has assessed that 315 districts are vulnerable and 111 districts in 12 States are of primary concern due to poor irrigation facilities. “We are preparing in advance. Not waiting for a crisis,” the Minister said adding that each 315 district will have a contingency plan to face the climatic challenge. Agriculture Ministers of States, senior officials, district collectors of vulnerable regions, experts from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and officials of the Union Agriculture Ministry and the Indian Meteorological Department attended the meeting. Citing IMD forecasts, he said rainfall is likely to remain weak even during the week ending July 2. “This could directly affect Kharif …

El Nino likely to impact food prices, inflation projected to settle in 5.2–5.5 pc range in FY27

El Nino likely to impact food prices, inflation projected to settle in 5.2–5.5 pc range in FY27

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India could face renewed inflationary pressures in the coming months as the likelihood of an El Nino weather event increases, potentially impacting food production and supply chains, according to a research report by Bank of Baroda. The report noted that while current food supply conditions remain comfortable, weather-related risks and higher fuel costs could put upward pressure on prices during FY27. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

El Nino is active now in India, may get stronger this monsoon: IMD

El Nino is active now in India, may get stronger this monsoon: IMD

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El Nino conditions are currently active over the equatorial Pacific Ocean and are expected to strengthen during this southwest monsoon season, according to the latest climate bulletin from the Earth System Science Organisation (ESSO) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Scientists figure a natural El Nino, human-caused climate change. (AP) The agencies confirm that both the ocean and atmosphere now show clear El Nino signals. Sea surface temperatures are above normal, and warmer water is also present below the ocean surface. ALSO READ | India braces for harsher summer, weaker monsoon as El Niño grips equatorial Pacific What is El Nino? It is a climate pattern that develops in the equatorial Pacific Ocean when sea surface temperatures become warmer than normal. This warming changes wind patterns and air pressure, which then affects weather across the world. It happens when the usual trade winds weaken, allowing warm water that is normally pushed toward the western Pacific to spread toward the central and eastern Pacific. As a result, weather patterns shift globally, often causing heavy rain and …

El Nino likely to strengthen through monsoon season, says IMD

El Nino likely to strengthen through monsoon season, says IMD

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El Nino conditions are currently present over the equatorial Pacific Ocean and are expected to strengthen further during the southwest monsoon season, the IMD said on Friday. The atmosphere has responded to the warming sea surface temperatures, and the coupled ocean-atmosphere system now exhibits characteristics consistent with El Nino conditions, it said. “Forecasts from the Monsoon Mission Coupled Forecast System (MMCFS) indicate a further strengthening of El Nino conditions during the southwest monsoon season,” the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The last time El Nino conditions developed was in 2023. Since 2000, these conditions have emerged in 2002, 2009 and 2015. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, marks official beginning of rainy season

Southwest monsoon reaches Kerala, marks official beginning of rainy season

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced the arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, marking the official beginning of India`s four-month rainy season, reported the PTI. The monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, a few days later than its usual onset date of 1 June. Earlier forecasts had suggested the monsoon would arrive as early as May 26, but its progress was delayed. According to the IMD, the southwest monsoon has now advanced across the entire Lakshadweep region, Kerala and Mahe, as well as parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The weather system has also expanded over large sections of the Arabian Sea, the Comorin area and several parts of the Bay of Bengal, indicating a steady progression across the country. The arrival of the monsoon in Kerala is closely watched as it signals the start of the crucial June to September rainfall season, which is vital for agriculture, water resources and the wider economy. IMD revises rainfall forecast Last week, the weather department revised its seasonal rainfall outlook, forecasting below-normal rainfall for the …

Monsoon forecast cut to 90 per cent, IMD warns of below-normal rainfall

Monsoon forecast cut to 90 per cent, IMD warns of below-normal rainfall

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that India is likely to receive below-normal rainfall during the 2026 monsoon season. Overall rainfall between June and September is expected to be around 90 per cent of the usual average, with a possible variation of 4 per cent. This is lower than the earlier estimate of 92 per cent issued in April and is also the lowest pre-monsoon forecast released by the IMD in recent years. According to the weather department, there is a 60 per cent probability that rainfall this year will fall in the “deficient” category, which refers to rainfall below 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA). The IMD, however, clarified that it does not officially declare drought conditions and only classifies rainfall levels. Monsoon arrival likely delayed The monsoon, which was earlier expected to arrive in Kerala and southern regions on May 26, is now likely to reach the state during the first week of June. Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary M Ravichandran said, “The monsoon has arrived on India’s southern …

At least 16 dead in Telangana due to suspected heatstroke as temperatures soar; ₹4 lakh ex gratia announced

At least 16 dead in Telangana due to suspected heatstroke as temperatures soar; ₹4 lakh ex gratia announced

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At least 16 people have died due to suspected heat stroke across seven districts in Telangana this summer season to date, while no deaths were reported in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh though 319 cases of sunstroke were reported in that state, officials aware of the matter said on Saturday. A man rides a bicycle fitted with a makeshift canopy on a hot summer day in Hyderabad, Telangana. (PTI) At a review meeting held by state revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Saturday, the officials informed him about the deaths in the seven districts. Also Read: Heat wave likely to continue over central India till month end: IMD “Jayashankar Bhupalpally district reported four deaths, while Warangal Urban, Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts recorded three deaths each. One death each was reported from Jogulamba Gadwal, Rangareddy and Suryapet districts,” an official statement from the minister’s office said. An official, however, said on condition of anonymity that unconfirmed reports from various districts indicated that 34 people died of sunstroke till Friday. “However, the district authorities have not confirmed whether …