UN and WMO warned that El Niño conditions may develop by November 2026. El Niño is the warming of Pacific Ocean surface waters that weakens Indian monsoon. WMO flagged Mumbai's water crisis risk. La Niña (opposite of El Niño) had prevailed in 2022-23.
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UN-WMO Warn El Niño May Develop by November 2026; India Monsoon and Mumbai Water Crisis Risk
Key Points
- UN and WMO warned that El Niño conditions may develop by November 2026
- El Niño is the warming of Pacific Ocean surface waters that weakens Indian monsoon
- WMO flagged Mumbai's water crisis risk
- La Niña (opposite of El Niño) had prevailed in 2022-23
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• El Niño: ENSO's warm phase; Pacific Ocean warming; weakens Indian monsoon • WMO warning: El Niño may develop by November 2026; Mumbai water crisis risk • La Niña: ENSO's cool phase; good monsoon for India; ENSO = El Niño-Southern Oscillation
