Blame it on the Global Warming or Climate Change or the human influence on the weather; it was not surprising that the Earth’s average temperature was higher than ever. The phenomenon called El Nino, as scientists like to say, was proving to be one of the major reasons other than Global Warming that influenced global temperatures.
El Nino was to be blamed for several months of continuous rise in temperature and unseasonal rains and altered weather patterns that forced the drought to happen. But the good news is that La Nina, which is completely opposite to El Nino, is about to set in to cool down the global temperatures. Even with the La Nina being limited to Pacific Ocean, the effect of this phenomenon does alter global climate.
If we look at the historical records associated with La Nina and Indian Monsoon, then we can note a direct correlation with increased rainfall in La Nina years. But more rainfall means the danger of increased number of cyclones.
The latest El Nino ended in June, 2016 was one of the strongest. The record high temperatures over the last year can be attributed to global warming and El Nino.
Our chief meteorologist said, "Once the La Nina sets in, it will remain that way for 5-6 months. Although it is too early to say, the next monsoon would likely be normal or above normal because of this. It will not be a drought year."
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