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The Latest Breaking News from El Niño

Floods and environmental flows a boon for south-east Australia’s waterbirds, survey shows

But populations are in long-term decline and El Niño is drying out wetland habitats

The Guardian - AU

India’s extreme rain was restricted to a ‘corridor’ during 1901-2019 | Explained

Indian monsoon's stability revealed: Synchronised extreme rainfall events occur along a 'highway' from West Bengal to Gujarat, unchanged since 1901. IMD forecasts rely on El Niño/La Niña, but other global relations can help improve predictions. Network analysis of IMD data reveals dynamics of synchronisation, offering potential to reduce risk from…

The Hindu

What does El Niño do to the weather in your state?

You’ve probably heard El Niño brings hot and dry weather to the eastern states, but what about the rest of Australia? Are we all in for a scorcher this summer?

The Conversation

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‘Unprecedented mass coral bleaching’ expected in 2024, says expert

2023 is first year of potential pair of El Niño years and since 1997, every instance of these pairs has led to mass coral mortality

The Guardian - UK

Experts are certain 2023 will be 'the warmest year in recorded history'

After the warmest autumn ever, researchers are confident 2023 will be the hottest year on record before it has even finished.

LiveScience

Hundreds Dead, Thousands Displaced As Torrential Rain Hits Parts Of East Africa

The extreme weather has been attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon.

International Business Times UK

We're in an El Niño – so why has Australia been so wet?

After three La Niña summers many of us would have been expecting much hotter and drier conditions this spring and summer after the arrival of El Niño. Instead, in many parts of eastern Australia it’s rained and rained over the last few weeks.

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In November, we tipped over 2°C for the first time. What’s going on?

In September, the world passed 1.5°C of warming. Two months later, we hit 2°C of warming. It’s fair to wonder what is going on.

The Hindu

An active 2023 hurricane season comes to a close

The Atlantic hurricane season ends today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says more named storms formed in the Atlantic this year than any other El Niño year in the modern record.

WEKU

Big blob of hot water in Pacific may be making El Niño act weirdly

El Niño is in full swing and will likely remain "strong" this winter, but its effect on weather patterns in the U.S. depends on the behavior of an unusually warm blob in the western Pacific, experts say.

LiveScience

Climate crisis adds average £605 a year to UK household food bills, study finds

Report quantifies UK food inflation caused by extreme weather reducing global crop yields since end of 2021

The Guardian - UK

Deforestation jeopardises agribusiness and food security in Brazil and worldwide

The current drought situation in the Amazon, which has taken on a new level of severity this year, is influenced by two exceptional climatic conditions: the abnormally high temperature of the North Atlantic waters and the presence of the El Niño phenomenon. Despite these remarkable climatic conditions, however, the human…

The Conversation

Amazon region hit by trio of droughts in grim snapshot of the century to come

The Amazon is facing an unprecedented drought that is projected to continue affecting the region at least until mid-2024. The lowest water levels in 121 years of river-level records have been recorded in the city of Manaus. Vast areas of the Amazon River’s bed have been exposed, and more than…

The Conversation

In September we went past 1.5 degrees. In November, we tipped over 2 degrees for the first time. What's going on?

In September, the world passed 1.5°C of warming. Two months later, we hit 2°C of warming. It’s fair to wonder what is going on.

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El Niño could unleash several '10-year flood events' this winter in cities such as Seattle and San Diego

Climate change and rising sea levels could cause similar floods along the West Coast each year without El Niño by the 2030s, NASA warns.

The Conversation

Fresh water is a hidden challenge − and opportunity − for global supply chains

Reports of lengthy shipping delays for vessels traveling through the Panama Canal this year have highlighted the critical but often overlooked role that fresh water plays across global supply chains. Drier than normal conditions in Panama, brought on by El Niño, have left the region drought-stricken and water levels in…

The Guardian - UK

2023 on track to be the hottest year on record, say scientists

Last month was hottest October since records began, with average global temperature thought to be 1.7C above late-1800s levels

The Guardian - UK

‘Everything is parched’: Amazon struggles with drought amid deforestation

By now, the rivers should be full. But large-scale cattle farming, the climate crisis and weather events like El Niño mean Brazil is near the point of no return

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How El Niño may affect the chances of clear skies for the 2024 total solar eclipse

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. We take a look at where the weather is looking most promising and how El Niño may impact the chances of clear skies.

The Conversation

El Niño may be drying out the southern hemisphere – here's how that affects the whole planet

It is a well-known fact that water is the key to life on Earth. But it is less well known that only about 1% of all water on the planet is fresh water available to humans, plants or land-based animals.

The Conversation

Extreme weather is landing more Australians in hospital – and heat is the biggest culprit

Hospital admissions for injuries directly attributable to extreme weather events – such as heatwaves, bushfires and storms – have increased in Australia over the past decade.

Inverse

El Niño Year Is Here — What This Phenomenon Really Means For Winter Weather

Every few years, the trade winds that blow from east to west weaken, allowing that warm water to slosh eastward.

The Guardian - AU

Water restrictions predicted for Sydney as likely hot El Niño summer raises ‘red flags’

Falling dam levels and spiking water consumption lead authorities to urge residents to watch their usage

Inverse

NASA Image Reveals How The New El Niño Compares to Past Extremes

NASA satellites are closely monitoring the emergence of El Niño's effects on weather patterns.

The Conversation

The dams are full for now – but Sydney will need new water supplies as rainfall becomes less reliable

When Australia last went into El Niño, we had water supply issues in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

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