El Niña and its Potential Effects on the Monsoon in India in 2024
El Niña and its Potential Effects on the Monsoon in India in 2024 Introduction: The Indian monsoon, a vital weather phenomenon for agriculture and water resources, is influenced by various climatic factors. Among these factors, El Niño and La Niña events in the Pacific Ocean play a significant role. In this blog post, we will explore the potential effects of La Niña on the monsoon in India specifically in the year 2024. Understanding La Niña: La Niña is characterized by cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It leads to changes in atmospheric circulation patterns, which can influence weather patterns globally, including the Indian monsoon. Historical Impacts of La Niña on the Indian Monsoon: Historical data shows that La Niña often correlates with above-average rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon season in India. Cooler sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean can enhance moisture transport and atmospheric instability, cre...