Recently, meteorological experts issued a warning about the accelerated approach of the climate phenomenon known as El Niño.
According to his observations, in recent months there has been a significant increase in the probability of its occurrence, which currently reaches the 60% mark, considering the period between May and July.
However, this probability tends to increase even more as we approach the period between July and September, where experts predict that it will reach around 80%.
It is worth noting that El Niño is a climatic phenomenon that affects the surface temperature of the Pacific Ocean, having a significant impact on the global climate, and can cause droughts, floods and other extreme weather events in different parts of the world.
As it approaches Earth, temperatures could change dramatically, which could affect agricultural production, public health and security in different regions.
For the past three years, La Niña has dominated the weather; it is a climate phenomenon that is the opposite of El Niño and affects the surface temperature of the Pacific Ocean differently.
While El Niño is characterized by an abnormal warming of the Pacific waters, La Niña is characterized by a decrease in sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. During La Niña, there is a greater chance of increased drought in some areas and heavy rainfall in others.
The effects of La Niña can be felt in different parts of the world. For example, in South American countries, there may be an increase in drought and forest fires during the La Niña period, while in Asia and Australia, floods and typhoons may occur.
Understanding these phenomena is important for understanding the climate and the environmental and social impacts it can cause.
El Niño Forecasts
WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas believes that the arrival of El Niño will result in record temperatures around the world. He said it is common for temperatures to rise and water levels in the Pacific to rise during El Niño periods.
However, it is important to emphasize that it is still too early to draw precise conclusions about the impact that this phenomenon will have on the global climate.
Although meteorological experts warn about the arrival of El Niño and its possible effects, weather forecasting is a complex task that involves many factors and variables, which are not yet fully understood.
Therefore, it is important to be prepared for what is to come, whether in the form of higher temperatures, heavy rainfall or other extreme weather events that can be caused by El Niño.
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