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'Super El Nino' raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict

phys.org·Sara HUSSEIN·28 days ago
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El Nino can bring heatwaves and drought to parts of Asia. Already reeling from the effects of conflict in the Middle East, Asia is now facing the prospect of strong El Niño conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns. Last week, the United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Niño conditions could develop as soon as May to July. The World Meteorological Organization, meanwhile, said early signs indicated the event could be particularly strong, with some dubbing the impending event a "super El Niño," although the term is not used by scientists. That is not good news for Asia, parts of which are traditionally heavily affected by the heatwaves, drought, and heavy rains that El Niño can bring.…

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