Japan weather bureau says 60% chance of La Nina occurring from now until winter
By Reuters
September 11, 2024 at 9:27:02 AM
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's weather bureau said on Tuesday there was a 60% chance of a La Nina phenomenon occurring from now until winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
A La Nina event is characterised by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific region and is linked to floods and drought.
(Reporting by Mariko Katsumura; Editing by Tom Hogue)
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