El Niño expected to develop in coming months, bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern Australia
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology expects an El Niño weather pattern to develop during the upcoming winter. This phenomenon is likely to bring hotter and drier conditions to the eastern part of the country.
Why it matters
El Niño significantly impacts agricultural output, water security, and wildfire risks across Australia.
The BoM says models indicate the forecast El Niño will be at least moderate in strength, with a strong event possible. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/Reuters View image in fullscreen The BoM says models indicate the forecast El Niño will be at least moderate in strength, with a strong event possible. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/Reuters Australia weather El Niño expected to develop in coming months, bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern Australia BoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter
The article reports on scientific forecasts from government agencies without political framing.
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