The Monsoon's Paradox: Delhi's Bountiful Rains Amidst Regional Drought The recent monsoon season has left India's capital, Delhi, looking like an oasis in a desert.
While the rest of northwest and central India struggled with deficient rainfall, Delhi clocked an impressive 8% surplus. This anomaly has sparked questions about what factors contributed to this unexpected bounty.
Research suggests that the strengthening El Nino phenomenon and climate change may have played a role in giving Delhi an unusually good monsoon season.