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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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The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme
6 months, 2 weeks 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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Like water sloshing in a giant bathtub, El Niño begins an inevitable retreat
7 months, 1 week ago

Like water sloshing in a giant bathtub, El Niño begins an inevitable retreat

LA Times  

A few weeks ago, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology declared that the Pacific Ocean is no longer in an El Niño state and has returned to “neutral.” American scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have been more hesitant, but they estimate that there is an 85% chance that the Pacific will enter a neutral state in the next …

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April 2024 warmest since 1940; eleventh month in a row that is warmest: Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

April 2024 warmest since 1940; eleventh month in a row that is warmest: Report

Hindustan Times  

April 2024 was the warmest April globally since at least 1940, and the 11th month in a row when temperatures records were shattered in a grim reminder of the runaway crisis global warming appears to have become. New Delhi: The month was 1.58°C warmer than the estimated April average in the 1850-1900, the pre-industrial reference period According to the European …

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Brazil Rains & Floods Kill 39 People In Rio Grande do Sul, Over 70 Missing
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Brazil Rains & Floods Kill 39 People In Rio Grande do Sul, Over 70 Missing

ABP News  

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, claiming 39 lives, reported news agency Reuters. The previous floods occurred in July, September, and November last year, resulting in the loss of 75 lives, reported British news website The Guardian. In Feliz, a town located 50 miles from the state capital, Porto Alegre, a …

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Brazil's southern state hit by worst rainfall in over 80 years; 39 killed so far, 68 missing | VIDEO
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Brazil's southern state hit by worst rainfall in over 80 years; 39 killed so far, 68 missing | VIDEO

India TV News  

Brasilia: Heavy rains have battered Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, with at least 39 people killed so far and the death count is expected to rise as 68 people remain unaccounted for, according to local authorities on Friday. Rio Grande do Sul's civil defence authority said at least 24,000 had been displaced as the storms affected more …

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Death toll from heavy rains in southern Brazil jumps to 29, with 60 more still missing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Death toll from heavy rains in southern Brazil jumps to 29, with 60 more still missing

Associated Press  

The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state jumped to 29 as of Thursday night, with another 60 people missing, according to the state’s civil defense agency. Operators reported electricity and water cuts across the state, and officials detailed numerous incidents of flooded roads, landslides and collapsed bridges as water levels of rivers and …

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Heavy rains in Brazil’s south kill at least 10 people, leave 21 missing, civil defense says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rains in Brazil’s south kill at least 10 people, leave 21 missing, civil defense says

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Heavy rains in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 10 people and left 21 missing since Monday, the country’s civil defense said Wednesday. An additional 11 people were injured and more than 3,300 were forced to leave their homes due to damage caused by the storms, the civil defense added. In …

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El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America
7 months, 3 weeks ago

El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America

NPR  

El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America Enlarge this image toggle caption Manuel Rueda for NPR Manuel Rueda for NPR BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Steven Ramos runs a coffee shop outside Externado University in Bogotá. A drought, brought about by the El Niño weather pattern, has upended life in several South American cities this year, …

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Karnataka to witness above-normal temperature this summer: Met Department
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka to witness above-normal temperature this summer: Met Department

The Hindu  

Karnataka is likely to have a warm summer as the season will witness above-normal temperature. The summer months are between March and May and the meteorological department forecasts above normal temperature for all three months. During March, some districts of south interior Karnataka, including Bengaluru, are likely to experience above normal maximum temperature,” said A. Prasad, scientist, India Meteorological Department, …

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Bureau of Meteorology tipping a warmer-than-normal February in remaining summer outlook
11 months, 1 week ago

Bureau of Meteorology tipping a warmer-than-normal February in remaining summer outlook

ABC  

Halfway into summer, the season has thrown up a range of extremes across the country — from heavy rainfall and flooding, to a delayed monsoon in the north and extreme heatwaves in the west. Other regions — including much of western Western Australia and parts of Australia's tropics — have a lot of making up to do if they are …

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Christmas downpour threatens flash floods in Southeastern US thanks to El Niño
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Christmas downpour threatens flash floods in Southeastern US thanks to El Niño

Hindustan Times  

In the aftermath of a Christmas Day drenched in heavy rain, the Southeastern United States finds itself under the looming threat of flash flooding. From Virginia to the Carolinas, a weather system, supercharged by the El Niño-energized southern jet stream, is making its presence felt, turning the post-holiday scene into a watery spectacle. The culprit: El Niño's influence Performers dressed …

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Widespread heavy rain eases drought conditions in Qld, NSW as BOM forecasts more
1 year, 1 month ago

Widespread heavy rain eases drought conditions in Qld, NSW as BOM forecasts more

ABC  

Widespread heavy rain has been falling across some of Australia's most parched regions, "taking the sting" out of intense drought conditions and a degree of the bushfire threat. It means large pockets of Queensland and New South Wales will have received more than 100mm of rain by the end of the week and "some isolated spots well above that", according …

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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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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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Bureau of Meteorology formally declares El Niño weather event, as hot and dry conditions sweep south-east Australia — as it happened
1 year, 3 months ago

Bureau of Meteorology formally declares El Niño weather event, as hot and dry conditions sweep south-east Australia — as it happened

ABC  

Professor Delene Weber is an environmental scientist and bushfire researcher at the University of South Australia. "We can take time to make sure our Bushfire Survival Plans are up to date, and that everyone in the house is aware of the plan and knows what they can do if they are together or alone in the home if an incident …

Earth just had its warmest August — and summer — on record, spurring dire warnings
1 year, 3 months ago

Earth just had its warmest August — and summer — on record, spurring dire warnings

LA Times  

Amid a backdrop of extreme weather events and devastating wildfires, federal and international officials this week issued dire warnings about record-setting temperatures and the worsening effects of climate change. Last month was the planet’s warmest August on record, and the Northern Hemisphere experienced its hottest meteorological summer, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday. According to NOAA researchers, global …

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Beanies, scarves and puffer jackets come out as near-record chilly weather hits parts of the Pacific
1 year, 4 months ago

Beanies, scarves and puffer jackets come out as near-record chilly weather hits parts of the Pacific

ABC  

The people of Tonga know how to adapt to the extremes of the natural environment. Key points: A weather system pulling cold air from south of Tonga has helped drive temperatures to near-record lows Members of Tonga's royal family donated blankets to freezing prisoners and patients in a psychiatric ward The lowest temperature recorded in Tonga was 8.7C in September …

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July offers hope though rain intensity may reduce soon in Kerala
1 year, 5 months ago

July offers hope though rain intensity may reduce soon in Kerala

The Hindu  

After the third lowest June rainfall in the recorded rain history of Kerala, July offers a sense of optimism and hope with the southwest monsoon, for the time in the current season, entering a vigorous mode. However, the intensity of the current active spell may reduce by around July 7 and it will take at least one more week to …

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An El Niño looms over Australia's stressed electricity system – and we must plan for the worst
1 year, 6 months ago

An El Niño looms over Australia's stressed electricity system – and we must plan for the worst

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70 per cent chance of an El Niño developing this year. Earlier this year, the Australian Energy Market Operator warned electricity demand "may exceed supply" at times over the next decade due to factors such as weather conditions or generator outages. The Australian Energy Market Operator said the electricity system was expected …

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Explained | Why did Ooty have such a cold Pongal?
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained | Why did Ooty have such a cold Pongal?

The Hindu  

At around 7 am on January 14, as the day before Pongal dawned on Udhagamandalam, a local temperature gauge measured an unusually frigid ground temperature of –6.3º C in the town’s Fingerpost locality. At the start of 2022, the World Meteorological Organisation said the ongoing La Niña is the 21st century’s first ‘triple dip’: spanning three consecutive winters. But in …

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The weather system that influences the world
2 years, 1 month ago

The weather system that influences the world

The Economist  

The World Ahead | Triple dip The weather system that influences the world The southern Pacific Ocean has been locked in its La Niña phase for three winters running. This raises air pressure over the south-eastern Pacific and creates stronger westerly winds, which drive more water before them, setting up the opposite feedback loop to El Niño, and keeping ENSO …

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Strong Antarctic polar vortex adds to south-east Australian rainfall and flood risk, BOM says
2 years, 2 months ago

Strong Antarctic polar vortex adds to south-east Australian rainfall and flood risk, BOM says

ABC  

A band of high-altitude winds that's surrounding Antarctica, known as the stratospheric polar vortex, is adding to the risk of increased rainfall in Australia's south-east this spring, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Key points: Strong winds around Antarctica are driving an increased chance of rain in the country's south-east A strong polar vortex can lead to westerly winds moving …

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