Scientists are warning South Africa to prepare for an unusually early and strengthening El Niño that is likely to bring hotter-than-normal conditions and raise the risk of a drier summer, with climate models indicating it could become one of the strongest events on record.
The biggest concerns are increased heat, pressure on water resources and agriculture, although the severity of rainfall impacts remains uncertain.
Whether it ultimately develops into a “Super El Niño” remains uncertain.What scientists do agree on is that El Niño is firmly established, strengthening and warrants close attention.
El Niño and La Niña are the warm and cool phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO),…
Space Program: South Africa has a space program, with the South African
National Space Agency (SANSA) focusing on satellite technology and earth observation.
kingfisher
Hopefully my journey through MyZA will be as EVENTFUL as it has been enjoyable so far.
rooster
I took a trip to South Africa and met a Khoisan woman.
We really clicked.