Le Soir: La Niña's Potential Impact on Climate Predictions
Le Soir: La Niña's Potential Impact on Climate Predictions
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva, the possibility of a cold current, La Niña, could be observed by the end of the year. This estimate stands at 60%, with the organization noting that while this scenario seems slightly less likely for the period from September to November, it becomes more credible for October to February. The chance of a warm El Niño current returning during this time is negligible, adds the WMO. La Niña often causes contrasting effects compared to El Niño, which exacerbates droughts in areas like Australia, parts of Asia, and the Americas.
Weather Patterns and Regional Impacts
In addition to potential droughts affecting various regions, including parts of the American, African, and Asian continents as well as southern South America, La Niña leads to a cooling of ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.
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