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  1. NOAA confirms the onset of El Niño, which is driving extreme weather events across Asia, the Americas, and Africa.
  2. El Niño weather phenomenon takes hold in India, leading the India Meteorological Department to issue an orange alert for rain and thunderstorms.
  3. IMD forecasts high temperatures in Kanpur and notes that El Niño may weaken the Indian monsoon.
  4. Due to El Niño contributing to a rain deficit, the Indian Air Force is conducting transport operations in Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

El Niño caused high temperatures and weak monsoon in Chennai, requiring TNPDCL to manage high-load areas.

7 reports, 4 independent Updated Oct 13
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El Niño caused high temperatures and weak monsoon in Chennai, requiring TNPDCL to manage high-load areas.

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ChennaiTamil NaduEl Niño

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  1. Vijay government manages a power crisis in Tamil Nadu as El Niño drives up peak demand and NLC supply fails.Sub-event
  2. El Nino is causing reduced water inflows from the Krishna river into Chennai.Sub-event
  3. Minister defends state power procurement decisions amidst El Niño-induced heat spikes and rising electricity demand in Tamil Nadu.1 source
  4. TNPDCL faces political challenges from the government while operating in Chennai.1 source
  5. El Niño's impact resulted in high temperatures and weak monsoon in Chennai.1 source

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