Background
Overview
Understanding El Niño is crucial for predicting its impact on India's agricultural productivity, food security, water resource management, and overall economic stability. It is a key factor in climate change studies, disaster preparedness, and formulating agricultural policies.
El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a recurring climate pattern involving changes in the temperature of waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It is a major driver of global weather variability and has a significant influence on regional climate patterns, including the Indian monsoon.