WMO Predicts Shift from El Nino to La Nina in 2023-24

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts the transition from El Nino to La Nina later this year, impacting global temperatures and weather. The El Nino phase has caused record-breaking temperatures, but La Nina could bring more rainfall, particularly benefiting agriculture in regions like India.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has forecasted a transition from the current El Nino event to La Nina conditions later this year. This shift is anticipated to have a significant impact on global temperatures and weather patterns.

This year, the world experienced the warmest April on record, marking the 11th consecutive month of record-high temperatures. Sea-surface temperatures have also been at unprecedented levels for the past 13 months, according to the WMO.

The organization highlights that while El Nino conditions are marked by unusual warming of waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, La Nina typically leads to cooler ocean temperatures and increased rainfall. With the anticipated transition, regions like India could see a more abundant monsoon season, critical for agriculture and water reservoirs.

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