Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world
Summary
El Niño, a weather pattern caused by warmer ocean waters, is currently strong and affecting weather worldwide. It is causing wildfires in Indonesia, stronger hurricanes in the eastern Pacific, fewer storms in the Atlantic, and less rain during India’s monsoon season.Key Facts
- El Niño is expected to stay strong until at least 2027.
- Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season since 2015, with almost 900,000 hectares of land burned this year.
- The wildfires in Indonesia have caused school closures and many people to suffer from respiratory illnesses.
- The eastern Pacific has had an unusually high number of hurricanes, with 22 named storms and 12 hurricanes so far this season.
- Strong warm ocean waters due to El Niño help hurricanes grow quickly, like Hurricane Polo with wind gusts of 180 mph.
- The Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet, with only one hurricane making landfall in the United States so far this year.
- India is experiencing 13% less monsoon rainfall than average, causing drought especially in eastern, north-eastern, and southern regions.
- Reduced rainfall in India threatens farming and water supplies in many areas.
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