El Niño could make 2027 hottest year on record, warns Met Office
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Why in news
The Met Office warned that a developing El Niño event could make 2027 the hottest year on record, impacting global weather patterns including Indian monsoons.
Background
Current sea surface temperatures are over 2°C above normal, with projections to exceed 3°C. El Niño is linked to below-average monsoon rains in India and suppressed hurricane activity in the Atlantic.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TEl Niño: A climate pattern characterized by the warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
- FactCurrent sea surface temperatures are reported to be over 2°C above normal.
- EnvironmentEl Niño impacts include suppressed hurricane activity in the Atlantic and altered monsoon patterns in Asia.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the impact of El Niño and La Niña on India's monsoon patterns and suggest measures to mitigate the risks of extreme climate variability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- impact on agricultural productivity
- water security concerns
- climate adaptation strategies
Keywords: climate variability · monsoon dynamics · extreme weather · mitigation strategies
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