The El Niño Shadow Falls Across India's Monsoon Season The monsoon rains, a lifeline for millions in India, may bring more uncertainty than relief this year.
According to international agencies, El Niño could be just weeks away, emerging earlier than expected and casting a long shadow over the four month season.
El Niño's impact on Indian weather patterns is well documented: it brings drought to some regions and heavy rainfall to others, often causing devastating floods and landslides.