Understanding climate patterns: What are El Nino and La Nina?
El Nino and La Nina are opposing climate patterns in the equatorial Pacific Ocean that can affect weather worldwide
South India may see early, intense heatwaves thanks to El Nino and global warming
Early heat in southern part of country, even as the north reports colder than normal temperatures
El Nino may remain till April 2024, may push temperatures even higher: WMO
May cause further rise in global average temperatures, more extreme weather events
‘Indian farmers should prepare for decreased rainfall conditions due to El Nino, not wait for declaration’
Most forecasts indicate El Nino, which may enhance the flood-drought cycle already being witnessed, says WMO official
WMO declares El Nino onset following rapid development. Here’s what the world should watch out for
For India, the major impact is expected on the ongoing monsoon season
Satellite data signals early hints of a looming El Nino
During El Nino years, the Indian monsoon appears to be weaker and less consistent
El Nino to fuel temperature rise
It is very likely that El Nino Southern Oscillation rainfall variability, used for defining extreme El Ninos and La Ninas, will increase …
How have Cyclone Biporjoy and El Nino influenced the monsoon in India?
If a cyclone is moving away from the mainland, it drives the moisture away. But if it is progressing towards the coast, it could enhance the monsoon
Expect a wet September, late monsoon withdrawal due to La Niña
There is a 50-55% chance for the development of La Niña condition in the equatorial Pacific Ocean during the autumn of 2020
Southern African drought primarily driven by El Nino, massive blow to food security, health: Study
Researchers recommend enhanced resilience to droughts that may occur twice as frequently in El Nino years
ENSO has affected various parts of India separately in recent decades, says new report; here is how
ENSO has had a greater impact on north India, lesser on central India and relatively constant impact on south India; one of the reasons cited by …
How a possible El Nino can lead to failed monsoon in India?
Usually an El Nino event peaks during the winter season but the current event seems to be developing quite rapidly
Are Earth’s natural climatic patterns changing? An uncharacteristic La Nina may be a sign
The ongoing La Nina may become the longest on record
What El Nino means for the world’s perilous climate tipping points
Short-term heat extremes will continue to destabilise systems like coral reefs and the Amazon rainforest which are thought to be vulnerable to tipping
El Nino 2023: Warming this year last seen in 2009; may cause global marine devastation; here’s how
The end of La Nina means the ocean is not taking up heat which will escape to the atmosphere; oceans retaining heat will kill marine life
El Nino year or neutral phase likely in 2023; transition may lead to monsoon deficit: Experts
The chances of a fourth La Nina phase are slim at the moment, but global warming could make it happen
IMD predicts normal monsoon for 2020
India Meteorological Department predicts intensity of monsoon rain could be between 96-104% of the long period average
Pacific Ocean weather patterns are changing — and multi-year El Nino and La Nina may become more common
Volcanic eruptions induce El Nino conditions, finds research
Cold waves claimed 76 times as many lives in India as heat waves in 2020
There has been a nearly 2.7 times increase in the number of cold wave days from 2017-2020
Extreme weather: 2019 broke records; don't expect 2020 to be better
The imprint of climate change is here to stay
‘Double-dip’: La Nina has formed for second year in a row, says NOAA
A La Nina usually causes wetter conditions and also leads to formation of low-pressure areas in India
El Nino: Malawi’s harvest of maize – its staple food – may fall by 22.5% this year
In the longer run, Malawi should prioritise investments aimed at diminishing its reliance on rainfed agriculture
How will El Nino change in the future?
Current evidence suggests both El Nino and La Nina could change significantly over the next 70 years, which will have consequences for how they …
El Nino is here, could cause more damage depending on its strength this winter: NOAA
El Nino could cause more warming. The hottest year on record was 2016, during a particularly strong El Nino
World’s water cycle severely impacted by climate change and human activities in 2022: WMO
Altered hydrological cycle poses long-term threat for millions’ water security