A powerful El Niño climate pattern is rapidly developing in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to influence South Africa's weather over the coming months.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, along with other officials, has outlined the province’s preparedness for risks related to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the upcoming summer season.
“The Western Cape has learned difficult lessons over the past several months and years; we must all always be prepared for the pressures of climate change and associated risks,” Winde said.
He hosted a digital briefing on Thursday, with the MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, along with other officials, attending.
ENSO is a global climate cycle driven by changes in ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. Even though it starts in the tropical Pacific, it acts like a giant atmospheric “see-saw” that alters weather patterns across the globe.
