As we approach what would typically be monsoon season in the Centennial State, the ongoing La Niña weather pattern we’ve been experiencing is looking as if it will stay put. That could […]
Agencies must be alert on looming La Nina, says Environment PS
February 13, 2018 By Winnie Atieno Alarm has been raised over prospects of La Nina phenomenon developing over the equatorial Pacific Ocean. La Nina is characterised by unusually cold ocean temperatures in […]
Impacts of La Niña in Africa
Original publish date: January 26, 2011 In this short video interview, scientists Brad Lyon and Paul Block from the International Research Institute (IRI) for Climate and Society explain the potential impacts of […]
Ag Weather Forum: Favorable South America Rain Outlook
By Mike Palmerino , DTN Senior Ag Meteorologist December 19, 2017 Timely and beneficial rains are indicated for most of South America’s crop areas this week, including the dry sectors of Argentina and southern […]
La Nina Could Cause Further Drought in Horn of Africa
September 22, 2017 Sora Halake Percent of normal rainfall from May to September 2016 in Africa (NOAA) Scientists are warning that the Horn of Africa may have to endure another dry season […]
1 Million Guatemalans Hungry as Drought Parches Central America
Already vulnerable with high levels of malnutrition and poverty, Guatemala is seeing an increase in food insecurity as drought hits hard. Nearly one million Guatemalans are struggling with food shortages and hunger as […]
Partner Appeal: El Niño and La Niña in Central America
June 8, 2016 “The drought caused by El Niño is one of the most severe in the history of Central America, surpassing in size and impact the situation faced in 2014. Despite […]
Inflation in Indonesia: Rising Pressures Due to La Nina?
Agus Martowardojo Edited by CCB 3 May 2016 El Nino, which started to make its presence felt in mid-2015, is a weather phenomenon that involves periodical warm ocean water temperatures off the […]
Why La Niña Does Not Ensure More Drought
By Matt Weiser Water Deeply MAY 5, 2016 By now we’ve all heard the news that La Niña is the next weather phenomenon poised to toy with California. The National Oceanic and […]
La Nina is on the way — don’t expect CA drought to lessen
Robert Ferris | @RobertoFerris Monday, 6 Jun 2016 | 3:18 PM ET Talk of El Nino has barely faded from the internet, and already attention has turned to what El Nino’s other […]