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  • Mar 07, 2024
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2023 EL NIÑO IS AMONG THE STRONGEST ON RECORD: WMO:

Why in the news?

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) declares 2023-2024 El Niño among the five strongest on record,predicting continued climate impact and above-normal temperatures globally.

source:slideserve

About Climate Impact and Predictions:

  • Prevailing El Niño conditions led to record temperatures and extreme events globally in 2023.
  • WMO forecasts 60% chance of El Niño persisting during March-May and 80% chance of neutral conditions in April-June.
  • Scientists anticipate better monsoon rains in India if La Niña conditions develop by June-August.
What is EL Nino?

●   El Nino: Unusual warming of surface waters in eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.

●   Part of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

●   More frequent than La Niña, it’s “cold phase.”

What is La Nina?

●   La Niña: Cool phase of ENSO, marked by tropical eastern Pacific cooling.

●   Events last 1-3 years, contrasting with El Niño’s shorter duration.

●   Both peak during the Northern Hemisphere winter.