Australia declares strong El Nino in tropical Pacific as risks to agriculture loom (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia's weather bureau has declared a strong El Nino in the tropical Pacific, with atmospheric indicators aligning with the phenomenon, potentially posing risks to agriculture.

• Australia's weather bureau confirms a strong El Nino event in the tropical Pacific
• Atmospheric indicators such as trade winds, pressure, and cloud patterns match El Nino characteristics
• Risks to agriculture are expected due to the El Nino conditions