‘Super El Nino’ likely next year? What it could mean for India

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s climate prediction center has forecasted a “strong” El Nino event in the Northern Hemisphere from March to May 2024. There is a 1 in 3 chance that this event could be “historically strong” like the ones in 1997-98 and 2015-16. El Nino has significant impacts on global weather patterns, affecting food production, water availability, and ecosystems. In India, it typically weakens Monsoon winds and leads to reduced rainfall.