‘Super El Nino’ raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict
Asia is facing the prospect of strong El Nino conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops, compounding the region's existing struggles with the effects of conflict in the Middle East. The World Meteorological Organization said early signs indicated the event could be particularly strong, with some dubbing it a 'super El Nino'.
Asia is bracing for strong El Nino conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops. The World Meteorological Organization said early signs indicated the event could be particularly strong. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns. It occurs around every two to seven years and is forecast based on sea temperatures. The impending El Nino could exacerbate Asia's existing energy supply crunch and fears over shortages of fertilizer and other industrial and agricultural components due to the conflict in the Middle East. Hotter weather will strain energy grids already experiencing fuel shortages.
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