A phenomenon characterized by abnormal warming of the surface waters of the tropical Pacific Ocean is approaching. It has the potential to trigger a series of extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods and devastating storms that affect people’s lives and the stability of ecosystems.
According to MetSul Meteorologia, based in Porto Alegre, the phenomenon El Niño It is very close, that is, it should happen within a few weeks.
For now, the Equatorial Pacific is still neutral, having already recorded three consecutive years in which La Niña has been in evidence.
This year, El Niño is expected to arrive earlier in the oceans
The El Niño phenomenon is a natural climate pattern that occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by the abnormal warming of the ocean’s surface waters, which can cause a range of climate impacts in different regions of the world.
El Niño causes changes in wind currents and temperatures, resulting in extreme events such as droughts, floods, storms and changes in rainfall patterns.
Its occurrence can have significant effects on agriculture, water availability, fishing and the climate in general, affecting people’s lives and ecosystems.
The phenomenon is closely monitored by scientists and meteorological organizations to predict its impacts and allow preventive and adaptation actions to be taken.
This will lead to an accelerated warming of sea waters, giving rise to El Niño in its classic form, explains the meteorologist!
“It is essential to keep an eye on the evolution of the El Niño phenomenon and its potential impacts. As is known, it causes significant changes in global climate patterns, such as severe floods and impactful droughts, affecting agriculture and even energy generation, and we cannot underestimate its importance.
Understanding the implications of El Niño is crucial to preparing for the consequences it may bring and ensuring the safety of entire populations.”adds Estael.