Super El Nino May Intensify India's Uneven Monsoon Patterns
Super El Nino May Intensify India's Uneven Monsoon Patterns
IN · Published Aug 27, 2026
India is experiencing a paradoxical monsoon season, with below-average rainfall overall but severe localised flooding and landslides in some regions, such as Kerala.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted a weaker monsoon due to the development of El Nino conditions in the Pacific Ocean.

Impact & Risks

The uneven monsoon has already caused severe flooding and landslides in Kerala, where 26 people have died in monsoon-related incidents as of early August. The development of a super El Nino could exacerbate these conditions, increasing the likelihood of both droughts and extreme rainfall events. This could have significant implications for agriculture, water resources, and infrastructure across India. The risk of localised disasters, such as the recent landslide in Poonjar, Kottayam, remains high in vulnerable areas.

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