2023-06-09 02:40:52
The natural phenomenon El Niño has returned after three years, according to an alert launched by the National Administration of Atmospheres and Oceans of the United States. USA (NOAA) on the morning of this Thursday, 8.
El Niño formed at least a month earlier than usual, which gives the phenomenon a little more time to grow, as reported by the newspaper The State of S. Paulo. There is a 56% chance of being considered strong and a 25% chance of reaching gigantic proportions, according to NOAA experts.
The natural phenomenon cost US$ 45 billion (R$ 222 billion) in 1997 and 1998 alone to the public coffers of the most affected countries, according to estimates by the world Bank.
El Niño occurs every two to seven years
El Niño has been reported since the 19th century and occurs every two to seven years. It is characterized by the abnormal heating of the waters of the Pacific Ocean, which influences the world’s climate. It also impacts the Atlantic hurricane season and the Pacific cyclone season. It is not associated with human activity, but causes significant increases in temperature and affects rainfall and drought patterns.
In addition to intense heat waves, tropical cyclones are among the consequences of El Niño. Droughts in Australia and heavy rains in South America are other examples. In the coming winter months, the impacts of El Niño should be felt more strongly in the southern hemisphere. Brazil must be one of the most affected countries, with an increase in drought in the Northeast and an increase in rainfall in the South; next to Colombia it’s yes Venezuelawith forecasts of intense droughts, according to the newspaper The State of S. Paulo.
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