India Meteorological Department forecasts below-normal September rainfall at 91% LPA due to El Niño
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Why in news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a forecast of below-normal September rainfall due to intensifying El Niño conditions.
Background
The IMD projected September rainfall at 91% of the Long Period Average (LPA) of 167.9 mm. August 2024 was recorded as India's hottest month since 1901, with a mean temperature of 28.01°C.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIMD: India's primary agency for monitoring and forecasting weather and climate.
- S&TEl Niño: A climate pattern involving the warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
- FactAugust 2024 mean temperature: 28.01°C (Normal: 27.34°C).
- S&TLPA (Long Period Average): A statistical average of rainfall/temperature over a long period, typically 30 years.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the impact of El Niño and La Niña phenomena on India's monsoon patterns and suggest measures to mitigate climate-induced agricultural risks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- impact on monsoon variability
- agricultural yield and food security
- climate adaptation strategies
Keywords: El Niño · monsoon variability · climate resilience · meteorological forecasting
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