25/09/2026
Why does one weather event cause both floods and droughts? Let's break down El Niño.
El Niño is a climate pattern triggered by unusual warming in the tropical Pacific Ocean. This disruption of ocean temperatures doesn't just warm the immediate area; it releases enormous amounts of heat and moisture into the atmosphere, fundamentally altering global jet streams.
Think of it as repositioning the large-scale atmospheric currents. While one region finds itself directly under a new "highway" for heavy rain clouds, causing devastating floods, another region is left stranded, starved of the rainfall it normally receives, leading to prolonged, severe droughts.
This infographic breaks down the mechanics behind El Niño’s opposite impacts, helping to visualize how a single event can cause two vastly different environmental challenges.
Staying informed about regional weather patterns is the first step toward building climate resilience.
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