US agency warns of strong El Nino risks through February
· World · NDTV, The Independent
The United States has warned that a 'very strong' El Nino pattern is likely to persist through February, raising the risk of floods in some regions and extreme heat in others. US climate agencies forecast continued warming in sea-surface temperatures and global average temperatures, saying the planet is in 'uncharted waters.' The current El Nino, one of the strongest on record, has already been linked to unusual weather across Asia, the Americas, and Africa. Indian authorities are monitoring the pattern, as El Nino years in India have historically been associated with weaker monsoon rainfall and above-normal summer heat.
Why it matters
An extended El Nino threatens India's southwest monsoon output, potentially worsening farm incomes, food prices, and summer heatwaves that already strain power and water supply.
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