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One of the most important meteorological or environmental phenomena of all is The boywhich is a climatic phenomenon related to the warming of the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean and which will manifest itself cyclically. It will directly affect the temperature and in some countries the influence of El Niño is already beginning to be noticed, not only due to the constant changes in temperature, but also due to the rains and even the sea temperature. In this case, we tell you what the heat will be like in 2023 and until when this phenomenon will extend, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
According to what was published by the United Nations on its official website, El Niño occurs in a period of between two to seven years and will last nine to twelve months. It is a natural climate pattern associated with the warming of the ocean surface of the eastern and central Pacific. According to the UN, the warmest year was recorded in 2016 due to a “double El Niño effect.”
On the other hand, the World Meteorological Organizationin its latest update, assures that the phenomenon of El Niño may last longer than expected. Even sea surface temperatures and other atmospheric and oceanic indicators were influenced by El Niño. This phenomenon began to develop rapidly in July and August and with more intensity it began to occur in the month of October and it is estimated that its peak is throughout Novemberand.
How long will El Niño last?
However, and according to reports published by the meteorology portal, it is estimated that El Child lasts about four to five months more, extending until the month of April 2024, where will influence both ocean and land temperatures. In addition, they stated that there is a 90% chance that it will persist throughout the next winter in the northern hemisphere and in the summer in the southern hemisphere.
“Extreme phenomena such as heat waves, drought, forest fires, torrential rains and floods will be enhanced in some regions with significant repercussions,” said Petteri Taalas, spokesperson for the WMO.
Finally, due to El Niño, it is estimated that 2023 may be one of the warmest years in recent yearshigher than what it was in 2016. And, according to the experts who work in the World Meteorological Organization“is unequivocally due to the contribution of increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases.”