UK increases humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in response to El Nino induced drought: 4.1 million people in Zimbabwe are expected to be unable to meet their food needs during the peak impact of the El Nino induced drought from January to March 2017. The UK was one of the first international donors to respond in Zimbabwe. Since October 2015, through our partners CARE … [Read more...] about UK increases humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in response to El Nino induced drought
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El Niño is over, but has left its mark across the world | The Conversation
As a result of El Niño, Africa saw droughts in many regions. ShutterstockThe 2015-16 El Niño has likely reached its end. Tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures, trade winds, cloud and pressure patterns have all dropped back to near normal, although clearly the event’s impacts around the globe are still being felt. Recent changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures have been comparable … [Read more...] about El Niño is over, but has left its mark across the world | The Conversation
New: Above-average snowpack in Northwest Colorado, in spite of El Nino concerns
Above-average snowpack in Northwest Colorado, in spite of El Nino concerns #Steamboat Springs — The strong El Niño weather pattern, which has been feared for its contrary nature and potential to hold down winter snowfall in Northern Colorado, has turned out to be a help rather than a hindrance through the first week in January. Read more on Steamboat Pilot & … [Read more...] about New: Above-average snowpack in Northwest Colorado, in spite of El Nino concerns
South African Temperatures Rise to Record in El Nino Drought
The temperature soared to 39.8 degrees Celsius at a weather station at the University of South Africa, eclipsing a Feb. 27, 1960 high of 39.7 degrees, the South African Weather Service said in an e-mailed reply to questions on Wednesday. At the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens a temperature of 36 degrees was recorded compared with the previous record of 35.4 degrees in 1973. Read … [Read more...] about South African Temperatures Rise to Record in El Nino Drought
El Niño threatens southern Africa with yet another drought | The Conversation
A farmer sitting on a water tank he uses to supply his livestock. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoSouthern Africa is in for a bumpy, dry ride. There is a 50% chance of a drought occurring this summer that could have an impact on the whole region which still bears the effect of last year’s drought. Any new drought will have a compounding effect. During the 2014/2015 southern hemisphere … [Read more...] about El Niño threatens southern Africa with yet another drought | The Conversation
