🌊 What is El Niño?
El Niño means the Pacific Ocean water becomes hotter than normal. This hot water changes the wind and rain patterns. For India, it is like a "heat thief" — it steals the rain that usually comes during the monsoon.
☁️ Simple Example
Normal Year: Strong winds push rain clouds from the ocean to India. India gets good rain.
El Niño Year: The Pacific Ocean is very hot. The hot water acts like a wall. Winds become weak, rain clouds get stuck, and India gets little rain. This causes drought.
🇮🇳 Effects on India
Weak Monsoon & Drought: Less rain from June to September.
Failed Crops & High Prices: Crops like rice, maize, and soybeans don’t grow well. Food becomes costly.
Heatwaves: More hot days because fewer clouds block the sun.
Water Shortages: Dams and reservoirs have less water. People face scarcity.
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