The IMD has revised the South-West monsoon forecast, noting that El Nino risk is a key challenge for Central India in 2026.
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Updated Jun 20
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The IMD has revised the South-West monsoon forecast, noting that El Nino risk is a key challenge for Central India in 2026.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.IMD revises South-West monsoon forecast for Central India amid El Nino risk.1 source
Monsoon lull and 41% rainfall deficit threaten kharif crops and water reserves.1 source
- IMD issued monsoon forecasts for Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu on June 6, 2026.Sub-event
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Central India
geographic region
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India Meteorological Department
meteorological agency of the Government of India
- The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings regarding adverse weather conditions, including a red alert for Angul district, due to a low-pressure area affecting coastal regions of India.
- IMD monitors weather shifts in high-altitude Kashmir, leading to snowfall and temporary relief from heatwave conditions.
Related events
- IMD issued data on monsoon deficits and crop acreage, while the Central Water Commission tracks reservoir levels amid ongoing El Nino conditions in India.
- IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall due to El Niño, leading to specific alerts and water cuts in Mumbai and Thane.
- El Nino predicted a weak monsoon, causing power worries in the region, though adequate water storage allowed the cancellation of emergency plans.
- El Nino development increases extreme weather risk.
- El Nino has been linked to higher post-monsoon temperatures in Pune.