Event Brief
India braces for heatwave, weaker monsoon
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
Summary: India faces severe heatwaves as WMO flags possible El Niño by mid-2026 and IMD warns of below-normal monsoon.
WHO: World Meteorological Organization and India Meteorological Department
WHAT: WMO flagged possible El Niño by mid-2026 and IMD warned of a below-normal monsoon
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 4:53 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: El Niño conditions are expected to return soon, influencing weather patterns and monsoon systems.
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