El Niño Intensifies, Monsoon Forecast Deficient in India

The government says the El Niño weather pattern, which can make the monsoon rain less, has gotten stronger this month.

Scientists think it could get even stronger by the end of 2026.

Because of this, the expected rain for the monsoon season is only about 90% of what usually happens, which is a bit less.

In June, India had a big rain shortfall, but it got better in July.

The next week, most parts of South and East India should get normal or even more rain because of a strong storm in the area.