India’s weather forecaster and seismology authority
The latest data show widespread rainfall well above long-term averages across a majority of states, with satellite imagery indicating dense cloud cover over almost the entire nation in the past week. The pattern follows a period of extreme variability in rainfall this season.
The monsoon has intensified, causing deadly floods and landslides across multiple Indian states. Assam and Jharkhand report the highest casualties, while Kerala and Kashmir face ongoing damage as the weather system continues to unleash heavy rainfall. Officials warn that climate-driven changes are raising the risk of future disasters.
The El Niño weather pattern has intensified, with multiple reports showing record sea-surface temperatures and forecasts of extreme heat. Scientists warn that global impacts will intensify through 2027, affecting temperatures, rainfall, and wildfire risk across regions from the Pacific to Africa and the Americas.