Vol. XVI · No. 249Sunday 6 September 2026World Edition
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CLIMATE SCIENCE

Why El Niño can mean less rain but heavier downpours for India - The Guardian

Meteorological analysis indicates that the El Niño phenomenon is contributing to erratic monsoon patterns in India, leading to extended dry spells punctuated by intense precipitation events.

By Wire · The Guardian·Bangkok desk·Thursday 3 September 2026·4 min read

This story was filed from the wire. The full report is being written up by the desk; the summary above reflects what has been verified so far.

Source: The Guardian · Original filing
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