El Nino Likely to Emerge by July

The APEC Climate Centre says that El Nino, a weather pattern that can cause droughts, might start around the end of July this year.

El Nino can change wind patterns and reduce rainfall in places like India, especially during the monsoon season from June to September.

In the past, El Nino has caused late or weak monsoons and long dry periods.

Before El Nino starts, India might get more rain than usual.

Last year, El Nino lasted a long time and made 2024 the hottest year on record.

It also hurt food crops like rice and pulses, leading to higher food prices.

The APCC also predicts that most of the world will be warmer than usual, except for some areas.

They expect more rain in places like the Arctic, Central America, and Central Africa, but less rain in the central Pacific.

They also predict warmer temperatures in many regions, including the Arctic, parts of Europe, and the Pacific.