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Latest modelling tips fourth La Niña for Australia in five years before the end of 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

Latest modelling tips fourth La Niña for Australia in five years before the end of 2024

ABC  

There are growing signs Australia's most impactful climate driver, La Niña, will develop during the coming months. When the Pacific enters a La Niña state stronger trade winds pile up warmer water near Australia which increase cloud development and rain. Australia's 12 wettest years on record were all associated with La Niña, however most occurred during the stronger events, and …

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After devastating rainfall in UAE and Oman, experts urge integration of climate resilience in urban development plans
7 months, 2 weeks ago

After devastating rainfall in UAE and Oman, experts urge integration of climate resilience in urban development plans

Hindustan Times  

In the aftermath of the record-breaking rainfall in the UAE and Oman, which led to severe impacts on its infrastructure, experts are calling for an urgent revision of urban development and emergency preparedness plans to integrate considerations for extreme weather events, which are quickly becoming more frequent and severe due to the impacts of climate change. Urban planning and infrastructure …

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Olive Ridley turtle eggs are sensitive to temperature — and climate change isn't doing them much good
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Olive Ridley turtle eggs are sensitive to temperature — and climate change isn't doing them much good

Hindustan Times  

“Every year, the struggle intensifies for them,” said S Thangavelu, a seasoned fisherman from Cuddalore. And as we ourselves grapple with the rising sea temperatures, it's daunting to consider the toll it's taking on these sea creatures.” “High temperatures significantly raise mortality rates among Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings,” Srinivas R. Reddy, principal chief conservator of forests and chief wildlife warden, …

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Cocoa prices soar ahead of Easter as `impact of climate...
9 months ago

Cocoa prices soar ahead of Easter as `impact of climate...

Daily Mail  

With Easter fast approaching, you might have already begun to notice that Easter eggs are more expensive this year. Some Easter eggs in the UK are now up to 50 per cent more expensive than last year, and experts say that climate change is to blame As the choc-heavy holiday of Easter approaches, the prices of some Easter eggs might …

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Odds of La Niña rise to 80 per cent according to US weather agency
9 months, 1 week ago

Odds of La Niña rise to 80 per cent according to US weather agency

ABC  

El Niño's demise and La Niña's emergence is gaining traction, increasing the odds Australia will face another lengthy period of above average rain and cooler temperatures by the back half of 2024. "A transition from El Niño to ENSO neutral is likely by April-June 2024, with the odds of La Niña developing by June-August 2024," stated NOAA's latest diagnostic. Looking …

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Modelling indicates wet La Niña could be back in Australia for the fourth time in five years
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Modelling indicates wet La Niña could be back in Australia for the fourth time in five years

ABC  

Australia's most dominant climate driver, La Niña, has a strong chance of reappearing in 2024, shifting the odds to favour a wet year. Since 1950, La Niña years on average produced an increase in rain of 23 per cent, while El Niño years only brought a drop of 7 per cent, although south-east Australia observes a more significant dry swing …

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El Niño impact: Warm winter awaits Bengalureans
1 year ago

El Niño impact: Warm winter awaits Bengalureans

The Hindu  

Bengaluru is likely to witness warmer winter months between December 2023 and February 2024. The average minimum temperature in Bengaluru for the month of December is 16.4 degree Celsius and for January it is 16.1 degree Celsius. However, this winter, the temperature is likely to see a rise by 1 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature is likely to be …

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El Niño usually brings dry weather, so why have we just had weeks of heavy rain?
1 year ago

El Niño usually brings dry weather, so why have we just had weeks of heavy rain?

ABC  

Last month, record daily rainfall totals fell across several parts of the New South Wales south coast and monthly totals were also above average for most of the NT and Queensland. Loading YouTube content Soaking end to dry spring The answer is no — El Niño is still underway in the Pacific and the phenomenon tends to bring hotter, drier …

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Warm November Ahead? As El Niño Gathers Strength, IMD Predicts Higher Than Normal Temperatures - News18
1 year, 1 month ago

Warm November Ahead? As El Niño Gathers Strength, IMD Predicts Higher Than Normal Temperatures - News18

News 18  

After a hotter-than-usual October, India may have a warm November ahead even as El Niño begins to gather strength over the equatorial Pacific Ocean. “We expect the severity of winter to be slightly less at night for Northwest India, especially due to cloudiness on most days, as the region is likely to witness good rains this month.” A natural climate …

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El Niño system may affect upcoming winter season in Maha
1 year, 2 months ago

El Niño system may affect upcoming winter season in Maha

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: As El Niño is still in its active phase, it is likely to have an impact on the upcoming winter season, experts have noted, adding that El Niño can contribute to an increase in temperature. However, how significant the temperature rise will be is yet to be ascertained, the researchers said Anupam Kashyapi, head of the weather forecasting division, …

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Southern Australian states sizzle as Indian Ocean climate driver nears record strength
1 year, 2 months ago

Southern Australian states sizzle as Indian Ocean climate driver nears record strength

ABC  

One of the main drivers behind Australia's year-to-year rainfall and temperature variability is approaching record strength, second only to the peaks of 2019. While El Niño in the Pacific dominates the headlines due to its global influence, the Indian Ocean actually has a greater impact on Australia's weather during spring, and a pronounced shift in water temperatures to our west …

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Summer of severe heat predicted as Bureau of Meteorology declares El Niño
1 year, 3 months ago

Summer of severe heat predicted as Bureau of Meteorology declares El Niño

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology has declared two major climate drivers linked to hot, dry conditions are officially underway in Australia, prompting further warnings that extreme heat could hit this spring and summer. What future El Niño summers could look like Photo shows A globe centred on Australia showing sea surface temperature patterns in red and blue with a time scale …

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Over 95% chance of El Nino conditions from January-March 2024: U.S. forecaster
1 year, 3 months ago

Over 95% chance of El Nino conditions from January-March 2024: U.S. forecaster

The Hindu  

There is a more than 95% chance that the El Niño weather pattern will continue through the Northern Hemisphere winter from January - March 2024, a U.S. government forecaster said on Thursday, bringing more extreme conditions. El Nino is a warming of ocean surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific, and can provoke extreme weather phenomena from wildfires to …

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How climate change could be making El Niño more extreme
1 year, 3 months ago

How climate change could be making El Niño more extreme

ABC  

El Niño in a changing climate The prospect of a possible El Niño summer, with the hot and dry conditions it's known for in Australia, can be frightening. Sea surface temperature data captured by satellites and buoys is used to determine whether the Pacific Ocean is in an El Niño, La Niña, or neutral phase. CSIRO climate and natural hazards …

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From drought and bushfires to hail storms and rain, how has El Niño impacted on Australia in the past?
1 year, 3 months ago

From drought and bushfires to hail storms and rain, how has El Niño impacted on Australia in the past?

ABC  

The likely onset of the El Niño climate driver has made headlines this year, raising concerns about a dry and hot spring and summer ahead for Australia. A look back at the 27 recorded El Niño events since 1902 shows the impacts have overwhelmingly had a dry influence on eastern Australia. Monash University climate scientist Ailie Gallant said the event …

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India's Record Drought: El Niño Impact Triggers Alarming 33% Rain Deficit in August
1 year, 3 months ago

India's Record Drought: El Niño Impact Triggers Alarming 33% Rain Deficit in August

News 18  

Severely impacted by the El Niño phenomenon, August is set to make record for being the driest August since 1901. A Times of India report mentioned that With just two days left in the month, the cumulative rainfall across the country for August has reached 160.3mm till Tuesday. The lowest-ever August precipitation on record occurred in 2005, registering a meager …

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Weather Report: Clear skies in August to affect agriculture
1 year, 4 months ago

Weather Report: Clear skies in August to affect agriculture

Firstpost  

As per the weather models, there is no significant rain expected in any region of the country for nearly the next two weeks Monsoon 2023 started with a weak onset in the country during June but bountiful rains in July covered the deficiencies and placed the pan India seasonal rainfall at +7 per cent by month end. • The monsoon …

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What this year’s El Niño means for wheat and global food supply
1 year, 5 months ago

What this year’s El Niño means for wheat and global food supply

Salon  

The World Meteorological Organization has declared the onset of the first El Niño event in seven years. Even a "moderate" El Niño may significantly affect crops grown in geographically concentrated regions — for example palm oil, which primarily comes from Indonesia and Malaysia. Impact on global food prices The following graph shows the correlation between El Niño events and global …

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Climate event El Niño could hit the economy from food prices to clothing sales this year
1 year, 5 months ago

Climate event El Niño could hit the economy from food prices to clothing sales this year

CNN  

CNN — Earlier this month, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that the climate event known as El Niño has officially emerged for the first time in more than four years, and it’s expected to be strong this time around. But that’s not the only effects expected: Combined with climate change, El Niño this year could …

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Indian Monsoon: What is El Nino and It's Impact on Rainy Season Explained
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Monsoon: What is El Nino and It's Impact on Rainy Season Explained

News 18  

Cyclone Biparjoy is now completely detached from the monsoonal flow and will not adversely impact the advance of the rain-bearing system or its performance, the India Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. India is expected to get normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season despite the evolving El Nino conditions, the IMD had earlier said. In the 1930s, climatologists, led by …

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How escalating conflict in Ukraine deepens Britain’s food price woes
1 year, 6 months ago

How escalating conflict in Ukraine deepens Britain’s food price woes

The Telegraph  

However, Walton says British shoppers will also feel the impact at the tills as a squeeze on global wheat supplies drives up prices across the board. That might well push back the timeline for a return to more normal food pricing,” he says. It brings one of the most powerful fluctuations in the Earth’s climate system, causing yet more disruption …

Explained: Why El Niño is not good for monsoon rains in India
1 year, 6 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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Explained | How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2023-24
1 year, 6 months ago

Explained | How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2023-24

The Hindu  

Countries are racing to prepare for extreme weather later this year as the world tips into an El Nino — a natural climate phenomenon that fuels tropical cyclones in the Pacific and boosts rainfall and flood risk in parts of the Americas and elsewhere. Peru has set aside $1.06 billion to deal with El Nino's impacts and climate change, while …

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El Niño has cast a long shadow on the Indian economy
1 year, 6 months ago

El Niño has cast a long shadow on the Indian economy

Live Mint  

The probability of El Niño developing has risen sharply. This has led to fears of its impact on India’s agriculture sector, rural demand and inflation. In the past, there has been normal rainfall even in El Niño years if the event’s intensity was weak or if its arrival did not clash with our monsoon. While the overall impact on the …

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