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Why even a strong El Niño does not guarantee a poor Indian monsoon
TL;DR
- Seven Indian monsoons since 1950 have run into a moderate or strong El Niño. Of these, in five years, including 2026, monsoon rainfall levels were at least 10% lower than the long-term average. The IMD refers to this level as 'deficient’.
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Nov 4, 2026 · Updated 11/4/2026, 12:08:45 PM · Reported with: The Hindu National
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