Scientists warn of delayed El Nino cooling after record 2024 heat
· World · Business Standard
The World Meteorological Organization warns that the current El Nino cycle will likely produce delayed cooling effects, potentially extending above-average temperatures into the coming months after 2024 set a record high. Global average temperatures in 2024 reached 1.55 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, with El Nino contributing significantly to the heat spike. The WMO states that while La Nina conditions are expected to follow, the transition will not immediately reverse the warming trend. Ocean heat content continues to accumulate, meaning the delayed cooling may persist longer than in previous El Nino cycles. India faces heightened risk of monsoon variability and extended heatwave conditions during this transition period.
Why it matters
Indian farmers and policymakers face heightened uncertainty as delayed El Nino cooling threatens monsoon reliability and prolongs heatwave risks across the country.
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