The World Meteorological Organization warns that a strengthening El Niño weather system will bring higher global temperatures and more extreme weather from August to October, putting India's monsoon in danger.
Key facts
- El Niño is forecast to strengthen from August to October.
- The system is expected to bring higher temperatures globally.
- Some regions may see increased rainfall while others face drought.
- India's monsoon is considered to be in danger.
- The forecast is based on data released by the WMO on Friday.
India’s monsoon is in danger and much of the world faces hotter, drier conditions as a stronger El Niño weather system takes hold, weather experts have warned, according to the Guardian.
The El Niño system is forecast to strengthen from August to October. During this period it is expected to bring higher temperatures globally, according to new data and forecasts released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
The WMO forecast, released on Friday, indicates that the strengthening system will produce more extreme weather. Some regions are expected to see increasing rainfall while others suffer drought.
Among the areas of concern is India’s monsoon, which the experts describe as being in danger. The monsoon season is a critical source of rainfall for large parts of the country.
The WMO’s warning underscores the wide-ranging effects an El Niño event can have, with impacts varying significantly from one region to another over the coming months.
Why it matters
El Niño events can reshape weather patterns worldwide, driving both droughts and heavy rainfall depending on the region. A threat to India's monsoon is especially significant because millions of people depend on those seasonal rains for agriculture and water supply.
Frequently asked questions
When is El Niño expected to strengthen?
According to the WMO forecast reported by the Guardian, El Niño is expected to strengthen from August to October.
What effects will the stronger El Niño have?
The WMO says it will bring higher temperatures globally, with increasing rainfall in some regions and drought in others, along with more extreme weather.
Why is India's monsoon a particular concern?
Weather experts warn that India's monsoon is in danger as the stronger El Niño system takes hold, though the sources do not provide further detail on the expected scale of impact.