In mid-summer, many countries enjoy optimal weather conditions with plenty of sunshine, little rainfall and the opportunity to enjoy the beach. However, this could change in the coming weeks, reports Spanish newspaper Marca.
According to what was confirmed a few days ago by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is a high probability that the La Nina phenomenon will develop from August to October, which could affect many countries.
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It is important to explain what the La Nina phenomenon is. It is the opposite of El Niño and is therefore characterised by cooling ocean waters in the central and eastern Pacific. It affects wind and precipitation patterns around the world. For this reason, its effects vary depending on the region in question.
In the European case, temperatures will fall, especially in autumn and winter. Similarly, rainfall will increase with heavy rain in late summer and autumn.
However, there will also be quite dry periods across the peninsula.
There is an increased risk of floods and droughts due to the irregularity of rainfall levels.
The authorities will therefore have to prepare for another important impact on the population - agriculture. Crops may be affected by La Nina.
Similarly, another problem is the formation of hurricanes, which in the case of El Niño occur in the Pacific, but this time they will affect the Atlantic.
One of the areas most affected will be the energy sector, as the drop in temperatures implies an increase in demand for energy. | BGNES
