El Nino

Indian Ocean Dipole

June 30, 2023

Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), also known as the Indian Niño, refers to a coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon in the Indian Ocean. It is characterized by alternating warmer and cooler than average sea surface temperatures in the tropical western and eastern Indian ..

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Early El Nino

May 18, 2023

Satellite observations play a crucial role in monitoring and understanding various natural phenomena. Recently, the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite detected an intriguing type of wave known as Kelvin waves. These waves have significant implications for El Nino and sea levels. ..

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WMO’s ENSO Update

March 5, 2023

The latest El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts that there is a 93% chance that one of the years until 2026 will become the hottest year on record due to an impending El ..

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Kirbati Island: Maiden COVID Cases

January 24, 2022

Kirbati is one of the most isolated islands in the world. It is located in Pacific Ocean, at 4,800 kimlometres from North America. So far Kirbati had recorded only two COVID-19 cases. Recently, Kirbati is facing community transmission. What happened? ..

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Australia declares ‘La Nina weather event begins’

November 23, 2021

Weather bureau of Australia declared on November 23, 2021 that; a La Nina weather phenomenon had developed in Pacific Ocean for the second consecutive year. Highlights Development of this phenomenon will bring above average rainfall across central, north and east ..

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IMD: Monsoon to be normal in India in 2021

April 16, 2021

The Indian Meteorological Department recently announced that the southwest monsoon is expected to be normal at 98% of the Long Period Average. This is mainly because the La Nina or El Nino weather conditions that affect monsoon rains in India ..

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Why did India skip Cyclones in October, 2020? How is it related to Madden Julian Oscillation?

November 7, 2020

The East and West Coasts of India are prone to cyclones with maximum hazards such as winds, storm surge and heavy winds. However, this October 2020 missed such events during this monsoon. Key Highlights Around 80 cyclones are formed around ..

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La Nina to boost South West Monsoon in 2020

June 26, 2020

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology recently stated that there is 50% of chances for the formation of La Nina in 2020. Highlights According to the researchers at the bureau, the La Nina if formed will boost the South West Monsoon. ..

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