US forecaster sees 59% chance of La Nina developing between Nov 2024-Jan 2025
(Reuters) - There is a 59% chance of La Nina emerging from November 2024 to January 2025, with a transition to ENSO-Neutral most likely by March-May 2025, a U.S. government forecaster said on Thursday. La Nina is a phenomenon characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific region and is linked to floods and drought.