Super El Niño to raise temperature by 3°C in TN next year
Tamil Nadu could face a hotter than normal summer in 2027 as an exceptionally strong El Niño gathers pace in the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns over more frequent heatwaves, higher temperatures and mounting pressure on water resources. However, scientists caution that the extent of its impact on the State will depend on regional weather conditions and the combined influence of global warming.
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- Science
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- Weather & monsoon
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- Tamil Nadu
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- tl selva suriyan
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- Thursday, 15 October 2026, 7:16 am IST
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