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What is an effect of La Niña?

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La Nina refers to the lowering of the temperature of the ocean surface water of the eastern part of the tropical Pacific region. It is the opposite of El Nino, and the occurrence of this La Nina southern oscillation causes tremendous effect in the global climatic condition.

The process of upwelling takes place, where the ocean currents bring the cold water from the bottom to the ocean surface with the help of the trade winds that blow towards the east.

Due to the occurrence of La Nina, a large amount of rainfall occurs in the Southeastern part of Asia during the time of summer monsoon. Rainfall is maximum in Australia and often leads to flooding. Moreover, the effects are also seen in the northwestern part of India as well as Bangladesh, where a large amount of rainfall takes place.

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La Nina is a climate pattern which refers to the changes in the sea-surface temperature of the eastern tropical Pacific along the west coast of South America.

La Niña is considered as the cold phase of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle as it lowers down the surface ocean water.

This shows effects on global atmospheric circulation, rainfall patterns and atmospheric pressure as it affects the rainfall- in some parts like Malaysia causes heavy rainfall and in some creates dry conditions. It also affects the weather pattern as in Canada.

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