80% chance of El Nino forming between June and August, warns World Meteorological Organisation
The World Meteorological Organization warns of an 80% chance of an El Nino weather pattern developing between June and August. This climate event is expected to cause extreme weather and potentially weaken the monsoon season in India.
Why it matters
El Nino has significant global implications for food security, agriculture, and disaster management due to its impact on rainfall and temperature patterns.
There is an 80% chance of an El Nino developing between June and August, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday, a grim portent for the world’s climate in general and India’s monsoon in particular.
The report relies on scientific data and official warnings from international organizations.
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