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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

Temperatures Hit 38°C As March Begins, Experts Warn Of Hotter Year With El Niño Comeback | India News

Temperatures Hit 38°C As March Begins, Experts Warn Of Hotter Year With El Niño Comeback | India News

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Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 11:10 IST The latest WMO update indicates a widespread global signal for above-average land surface temperature during March to May, with return of El Niño after July The temperatures rose during the day and night especially after February 15, reaching nearly 5-8℃ higher than normal in a few places in Gujarat, Rajasthan and coastal Karnataka where they hovered over 30-37℃. (PTI) The world is bracing for one of the hottest years ahead with El Niño looking to make a comeback after July. With temperatures rising steadily across the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has already warned of a hotter than usual summer in India with heatwaves beginning this March. The heat has set in early this year with mercury crossing 35-38℃ in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, peaking at 38.5℃ in Akola, Maharashtra. According to the weather department, the day temperatures are likely to remain 4-6℃ over many parts of Northwest India this week, while parts of Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh could be hit by unusually higher number of heatwaves this March. Overall, …

Delhi-NCR Braces For Cold Wave Again As Rain Brings Down Mercury | Check IMD’s Forecast | India News

Delhi-NCR Braces For Cold Wave Again As Rain Brings Down Mercury | Check IMD’s Forecast | India News

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Last Updated:January 23, 2026, 18:54 IST The IMD said minimum temperatures across the plains of northwest India, including Delhi, are expected to drop by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius over the next 24 hours. Delhi Weather Update: AI-generated image used for representation The rain across Delhi-NCR is set to bring the temperature down again over the next 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department. According to the weather office, night temperatures may drop by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius across the plains of northwest India as cold winds move in after the season’s first major snowfall in the region. “There is likely to be a fall in minimum temperatures by 3-5°C over the plains of northwest India, including Delhi, during the next 24 hours,” the IMD said in its bulletin. Snowfall Across Hills, Rain In Plains Several places across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh witnessed light to moderate rain and heavy snowfall on Friday. Isolated snowfall was also recorded in parts of Uttarakhand, with some areas seeing snow for the first time …