El Nino Current Affairs, GK & News
Kirbati Island: Maiden COVID Cases
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? The island has been following strict travel measures. The first international flight to the island ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: atolls • COVID-19 • El Nino • Fiji • international date line • International Monetary Fund • kirbati • La Niña • Lockdown • Pacific Islands • small island state • World Bank
Australia declares ‘La Nina weather event begins’
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 Australia. This event could boost wheat yields in Australia. In September 2021, India had increased ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: El Nino • El Nino–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate pattern • La Niña
IMD: Monsoon to be normal in India in 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 are likely to be absent. Also, Indian Ocean Dipole that has direct bearing on Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: El Nino • Indian Meteorological Department • Indian monsoon • Indian Ocean Dipole • Long Period Average • Monsoon • Rainfall • South West Monsoon
Why did India skip Cyclones in October, 2020? How is it related to Madden Julian Oscillation?
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 the world every year. Out of these, five are formed in Arabian Sea or Bay ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Arabian Sea • El Nino • Indian Meteorological Department • Indian ocean region • madden julian oscillation • Monsoon
La Nina to boost South West Monsoon in 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. The Indian Meteorological Department expects an above average monsoon in India in 2020. The IMD ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: El Nino • IMD • La Niña • Monsoon • Pacific Ocean • Rain • South West Monsoon
IMD: El Nino to be neutral; Normal Monsoon rains for India
On March 19, 2020, the Indian Meteorological Department announced that the El Nino Weather Phenomenon is to remain neutral this year between May and July. This will bring in normal rains to India during South West Monsoon. The Indian Monsoon is greatly affected by the El Nino and La Nina Weather Phenomenon. The neutral event ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: El Nino • El Nino Southern Oscillation • Global Warmimg • Indian monsoon • La Niña • Monsoon rainfall • Pacific Ocean