Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration revised El Niño detection, adopting a rolling baseline to adjust for ocean warming and avoid false positives. The shift improves monsoon forecasting for India, aiding agriculture and inflation management, after shocks like 2023–24 heatwaves and sugar shortages.
Click to View MoreA PLOS Climate update reveals India has warmed by 0.9°C since 1901, leading to intensified Arabian Sea cyclones, rising marine heatwaves, and Himalayan ice loss. Urgent action is needed for adaptation, resilient infrastructure, and climate-smart agriculture to safeguard water security and coastal communities.
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