El Nino Expected to Continue Through Fall: Japan Weather Bureau

Japan‘s Weather Bureau Predicts 90% Chance of El Nino Continuing into Fall

On June 9, 2023, Japan‘s weather bureau announced that the El Nino weather phenomenon had probably formed and anticipated a 90% probability of it continuing into the northern hemisphere autumn. El Nino is a warming of sea surface temperature in the eastern and central Pacific that affects weather patterns across the globe.

Possible Consequences of El Nino

El Nino can have a significant impact on global weather patterns and has been linked to droughts, heatwaves, and floods in various regions. It can also contribute to conflicts and exacerbate economic disparities by hampering agricultural yields and escalating food prices. It’s this unpredictability of El Nino that make its forecast and possibility of continuation alarming.

The Need For Urgent Action

Although El Nino is a natural phenomenon, it is often intensified by human-induced global warming, which raises the temperature of oceans and increases the likelihood of extreme weather events. Thus, it’s indispensable for nations to take collective action and mitigate the causes of climate change by reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and adopting sustainable practices.

However, many countries continue to prioritise their growth and development over the environment, putting us closer to disastrous environmental outcomes. Thus our report encourages governments, businesses and individuals to take urgent and indispensable measures to reduce their carbon footprint and make sustainable choices.

Conclusion

The probability of El Nino continuing into the fall season is unsettling news, considering its potential impact on weather patterns and consequences on agricultural yields and food prices. It is even more alarming, considering the human-induced contribution to such natural phenomenons. Hence, as responsible citizens of this planet, we must act urgently, reduce our carbon footprint and adopt sustainable habits to mitigate the impacts of climatic changes.