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We are entering the last quarter of the year in a neutral phase of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which some have dubbed “La Nada”, in contrast to La Niña and El Niño. The current period is characterized by unpredictability, exacerbated by the consequences of record high ocean temperatures. Recent weeks have been marked by flooding in West Africa, Sudan and South Sudan, as well as heavy monsoon rains and floods in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the drought caused by El Niño continues to have a profound impact across southern Africa. Recent analysis shows a worsening food security situation, with forecasts warning of historic levels of acute hunger in the coming months.
As world leaders prepare for COP29 in Baku, discussions are underway to agree on a new international climate finance goal. The priorities set up for COP29, including on adaptation or loss and damage focus on delivering much-needed climate finance, “taking into account the needs and priorities of developing country parties.”
Source link : https://reliefweb.int/report/world/el-nino-la-nina-response-monthly-update-september-2024-issue-5
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Publish date : 2024-09-19 07:00:00
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