A recent study reveals that the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) impacts different regions of India in varying ways. The monsoon core zone in central India, which relies heavily on rainfed agriculture, is becoming less linked to ENSO fluctuations since 1981. Conversely, North India’s connection to ENSO has strengthened, with 70% of its rainfall variations attributed to ENSO. Climate change has increased Indian Ocean temperatures, affecting the formation of depressions that bring rain to Central India. Understanding these regional variations is crucial for accurate monsoon forecasts, as current El Niño conditions could influence August and September rainfall.
El Nino has had a greater impact in North India
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