Typhoon Dolphin Weakens India's Monsoon From Afar

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall on August 9, but its impact extends 4,000 km away, weakening India's monsoon. The hyperactive Pacific, influenced by El Niño-like conditions, suppresses convection over the Indian monsoon domain, reducing rain-bearing systems. The Bay of Bengal may see a new low-pressure system or continued suppression.