Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades
Summary
Australia’s weather bureau has announced that a strong El Nino weather pattern has formed and may become one of the strongest in 70 years. This pattern will likely cause heavy rain in the Americas and hot, dry weather in Asia and Australia, affecting farming and food supplies.Key Facts
- El Nino is a weather pattern caused by warmer ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.
- The Bureau of Meteorology in Australia says sea temperatures have passed the level needed to trigger El Nino.
- Models predict this El Nino could be one of the strongest since 1950.
- It usually happens every two to seven years and lasts about nine to twelve months.
- El Nino tends to bring less rain and higher temperatures to eastern Australia, harming crops.
- The last El Nino in Australia (2023-2024) caused the driest three months recorded.
- The United Nations says there is a high chance (80-90%) El Nino will continue through late 2026.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global action to fight climate change to reduce future risks.
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