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3 weeks, 4 days ago

How does La Niña affect India’s climate? | Explained

La Niña, a phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation, occurs when the region of the Pacific Ocean between Indonesia and South America is cooler than usual. Climate change may increase the frequency and intensity of both La Niña and El Niño events, as rising sea and land temperatures disrupt the Pacific’s balance. Meteorology of a La Niña winter Cities …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

NOAA's annual winter forecast is here. These are the weather predictions for your area

NPR

NOAA's annual winter forecast is here. These are the weather predictions for your area toggle caption Mark Makela/Getty Images Federal forecasters expect a La Niña climate pattern to form in the coming months, according to a report released Thursday — offering a potential picture of what the weather could look like across the U.S. this winter. The annual winter outlook …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

La Niña winter is nearly here. How could the climate pattern affect the US?

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As the cool phase of the …

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7 months ago

The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme

Wired

This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The driving forces behind these projections include the alternating Pacific Ocean climate patterns known as El Niño and La Niña, which can create huge shifts in temperature and precipitation across the North and South American continents. After almost a year of El Niño, La Niña is …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

This summer could be even hotter than last year, climate scientists warn

Salon

Marine scientist Sharon Gray lives on a catamaran off the Florida west coast. As the cyclical La Niña weather pattern in the Pacific combines with rising sea surface temperatures, Gray predicts a "devastating" hurricane will occur in summer 2024. Gray said that the upcoming summer will bring with it increased melting of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, which will …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Fiordland penguins found in SA, WA and Victoria a sign of tough feeding conditions

ABC

A recent spate of Fiordland penguins being washed ashore in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria are a sign of a hard winter for the rare New Zealand birds, a university researcher says. Key points: Five of the rare penguins have been discovered across three states Four have survived The birds have been affected by poor foraging conditions It comes …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Explained: Why El Niño is not good for monsoon rains in India

Firstpost

The El Niño weather phenomenon is here and it is expected to send temperatures soaring globally. Experts also worry that with an El Niño event this year, India is unlikely to receive normal rainfall during the monsoon The El Niño phase is finally here, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “During El Niño events, these winds weaken or …

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1 year, 7 months ago

El Niño and La Niña have become more extreme and frequent because of climate change, study finds

ABC

The strength and frequency of La Niña and El Niño were once determined entirely by natural forces, but now the climate patterns are showing the fingerprints of humans. Key points: El Niño and La Niña events have become more frequent and extreme since the 1960s Up until now little has been known about the role climate change has already played …

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1 year, 10 months ago

La Niña has ended and El Niño will form during hurricane season, forecasters say

CNN

CNN — After three consecutive years of an unusually stubborn pattern, La Niña has officially ended and El Niño is on the way, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. https://t.co/5zlzaZ1aZx pic.twitter.com/dXOLGmOP7I — NWS Climate Prediction Center March 9, 2023 The prediction center also wrote its forecast now favors “El Niño forming during summer 2023 and persisting through the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Gold Coast and Scenic Rim residents fear La Niña will lead to more road damage

ABC

Hundreds of roads linking small communities in parts of south-east Queensland have been damaged by landslips and flooding during severe weather events across the past two years. Key points: Weather events have cause significant damage to roads across the Scenic Rim The council says many areas haven't been repaired due to ongoing rain Residents fear more wet weather will create …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Sydney beats 1950 rainfall record with 3 wet months to spare

The Independent

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2 years, 3 months ago

La Niña is back. How long and strong will it be and should we prepare for more flooding?

ABC

It looks as though this La Niña could be weak and short-lived. Key points: The current La Niña is looking relatively short and weak, likely to peak in late spring or early summer But it is not the only factor that could push us towards wet conditions in the coming months With catchments already so wet from the past few …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai: IMD predicts hotter days ahead; April to be warmer than usual

India Today

The India Meteorological Department has predicted hotter days in April as day and night temperatures are expected to rise. An official with the IMD’s regional forecasting centre in Mumbai told Hindustan Times, "We cannot make a more specific prediction at this rate. MUMBAI'S TEMPERATURE Yesterday, the maximum temperature at the IMD’s Santacruz station in Mumbai was recorded at 32.6 degrees …

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2 years, 10 months ago

How unusual is all this rain we're having? The answer? Very

ABC

There is a lot to get your head around with the weather at the moment. From 9am Thursday to 9am Monday three stations recorded over a metre of rain: - 1637mm at Mount Glorious, QLD - 1180mm at Pomona, QLD - 1094mm at Bracken Ridge Brisbane has absolutely smashed its three-day rainfall record with 677mm, by recording over 200mm each …

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3 years, 1 month ago

BOM summer outlook: It will pay to check for floods before setting out this summer

ABC

Thanks to the La Niña, finally announced on Tuesday, conditions are expected to be wetter than average for parts of the east coast this summer, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's official summer outlook. "Spring has been wetter than normal and, as a result, soil moisture is high, water storages are full, and we've seen flooding in some areas," says …

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3 years, 4 months ago

BOM forecasts a warm, wet spring for Australia's east

ABC

Spring is set to be wet and warm in eastern Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's seasonal outlook. Key points: Spring rainfall is likely to be above average in much of the east Maximum temperatures are likely to be above average for the northern tropics and far south-east Large parts of the eastern tropical Indian Ocean are warmer than …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Strong, potentially damaging winds possible for L.A. region early next week, forecasters say

LA Times

Damaging gusts and waves could affect east-facing harbors such as Avalon and Two Harbors on Catalina Island. Strong, potentially damaging Santa Ana winds are forecast for Southern California from Monday night into Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Winds could gust from 60 to 80 mph, and possibly higher, the weather service said, with red flag fire conditions almost a …

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4 years ago

As La Nina peaks, longer, harsher winter likely

Hindustan Times

Winter may be relatively harsher and longer in north India this year as La Niña, a global weather pattern that has a cooling effect on global weather conditions, has matured and nearly peaked. We know that cold westerlies tend to enter inland during La Niña years which is also why winter is more pronounced,” said DS Pai, senior scientist at …

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4 years, 1 month ago

BOM's outlook suggests a wet summer. But never rule out fire

ABC

Summer is set to be wet, according to the official outlook from the Bureau of Meteorology. Key points: BOM's summer outlook suggests wetter than average conditions are likely for most of this summer It will be a race to get crops out for many as the rains are expected to return in December Despite rain and lower-than-average temperatures, there is …

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