El Niño explained: How it can affect India’s monsoon, agriculture and economy
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
El Niño, a cyclical climate phenomenon originating from abnormal sea surface temperature increases in the Pacific Ocean, creates far-reaching consequences for India's agricultural sector and economic stability. The warming pattern disrupts monsoon rainfall patterns, compromises crop yields, strains energy resources, and triggers inflationary pressures across multiple economic sectors. Understanding this complex climate mechanism is essential for policymakers and farmers planning adaptive strategies.
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El Niño explained: How it can affect India’s monsoon, agriculture and economy
El Niño begins thousands of kilometres away from India, with an unusual warming of waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. But its effects can reach Indian farms, household budgets, power grids and, eventually, the wider economy.
