Uttar Pradesh Rain: Interaction of Two Weather Systems

29 Sep 2026

Context: Uttar Pradesh experienced an intense three-day wet spell, causing flood-like conditions across several districts.The State received 66.5 mm rainfall against the normal 7.6 mm during the period; 56 of 75 districts recorded excess rainfall.At...

Super El Niño and India: Heat-Related Mortality [Prelims Bits]

24 Sep 2026

Context: A Super El Niño in 2026 is associated with unusually high temperatures and potential heat-related mortality globally, including India.El Niño: Periodic warming of central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean waters, altering global atmospheric...