El Nino on the horizon: Preparing for potential year-long impact on weather

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As the likelihood of an El Nino event increases, communities brace for its potential impacts on rainfall and cloud cover, and the chance of a heightened risk of fire, drought, and heatwaves. The Bureau of Meteorology's predictions of an El Nino event are at 50 per cent and the US-based NOAA forecasts a chance of 86 per cent based on its own thresholds. Accurate and early forecasting becomes crucial in helping people prepare for the consequences which could last up to 12 months, affecting not just a season but an entire year. Read More Our Apps