The Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a critical annual climate phenomenon that alternates between the warm El Niño and cold La Niña phases, influencing sea surface temperatures and weather patterns across tropical regions. Unlike El Niño, which usually lasts for a year, La Niña can persist for two or more consecutive years, leading to severe impacts … Read more
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that El Niño may occur in the Pacific Ocean in July. El Niño causes warmer temperatures and can cause changes in rainfall patterns. Despite this, IMD believes that India will receive normal rains in July. El Niño concerns The Ocean Niño index, which measures sea surface temperature anomalies, … Read more
The presence of the El Niño meteorological phenomenon is indisputable, as evidenced by the temperature anomalies observed in the Pacific Ocean. The extent and duration of its impact remain uncertain. Weather forecasters paint a bleak picture, with some predicting a significant rise in sea surface temperatures associated with El Niño, which could exceed 3 degrees … Read more
Global sea surface temperatures exceeded previous records last month. Never before has the temperature increased so rapidly. Scientists are still trying to figure out why this has happened. However, experts are concerned about the increment in sea temperature. The global temperature will hit a new record by the year’s end when combined with different weather … Read more
A recent announcement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), El Niño is likely to develop this summer, a recurring weather pattern that can cause widespread disruption of marine ecosystems and impact global weather events. In its April 2023 weather outlook assessment, NOAA had issued an El Niño Watch, indicating that weather conditions are … Read more
Scientists are warning of the potential for a “super El Niño” later this year, which could have devastating effects worldwide. Possible “super El Niño” forecasted Previous El Niño events have been linked to floods, landslides, droughts, failed monsoons, and outbreaks of disease like cholera and dengue fever. While cautioning that early predictions don’t always materialize, … Read more
