WMO Warns El Nino to Intensify Extreme Weather Between July and September

The World Meteorological Organization has warned that El Nino is expected to develop rapidly between July and September, threatening to worsen extreme weather events globally. The phenomenon is likely to intensify heatwaves and droughts, with the Indian subcontinent among the most vulnerable regions. India is already experiencing a significant rainfall deficit, with June recording a 40% shortfall in precipitation. This has severely disrupted kharif crop sowing, leading to a 23% reduction in overall agricultural acreage. The situation poses a serious threat to farming, particularly in regions that depend entirely on rainfall.