El Nino to persist through February 2027: What it means for India
- Posted on September 4, 2026
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El Nino to persist through February 2027: What it means for India
The World Meteorological Organization says prevailing El Nino conditions could intensify into a very strong event and persist through February 2027, threatening India with weaker rainfall, higher temperatures and greater risks of drought, floods and extreme heat. With August already recording a 16% rainfall deficit and the hottest August since 1901, El Nino could further stress crops and winter conditions.
