Is a long and cold winter coming? The secret of La Nina is hidden in the chill of Delhi:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Seasonal Phenomena: Recently, people in Delhi and surrounding areas have started feeling the pink cold before time. This is a little sooner than usual, and many people are wondering why this is happening. Experts are considering a natural weather phenomenon called “La Nina” as the reason behind this. So let us understand what this La Nina is and what effect it has on the weather of India.

So what is this “La Nina”?

In simple language, ‘La Nina’ is a marine-atmospheric change occurring in the Pacific Ocean. This is exactly the opposite of El Nino. When the surface water of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean becomes cooler than normal, then La Nina conditions are formed. This also changes the temperature of winds and sea, the effect of which is visible on the weather all over the world. This usually lasts for 9 to 12 months, but sometimes its effects persist for a few years.

What is the impact of La Nina on India?

For India, La Nina is generally considered a good news, especially for the monsoon season.

• Good Monsoon: India often receives normal or above normal monsoon rainfall in La Nina years. This means that farmers get good water for crops and sufficient water is also stored in the reservoirs.
• Cold and long winters: Another major impact of La Nina is on winter. When La Nina is active, winters in India are likely to be longer and colder. One reason for the early onset of cold in Delhi this time could be the prolonged duration of the previous La Nina event, the effect of which has not ended yet.

Actually, La Nina affects the entire global weather cycle by bringing changes in the Pacific Ocean. Due to this, rainfall increases in some areas, and drought conditions may arise in some places. For this reason, its deep impact is seen on monsoon and winter in our country also. This early cold being felt in Delhi this year could be a sign of old or new effects of La Nina. However, meteorologists are constantly monitoring this and collecting data for future predictions.