A big weather pattern is coming to our world. Scientists call this event El Nino. The United Nations gave a big warning today. This weather event will grow very large. Many countries must get ready for bad storms. The weather can change fast in many places.
Earth has many natural cycles every single year. This cycle makes the ocean water very warm. Warm water changes the wind in the sky. Rain clouds move to very strange new places. Some areas get too much heavy rain. Other places get no rain at all.
What Is El Nino
El Nino is a normal part of nature. It happens every few years on our planet. The Pacific Ocean gets much warmer than usual. This warmth pushes the air currents around the globe. Weather experts track these changes with big computers.
The last big event happened a few years ago. Scientists say this new one will be huge. People call this new event a supersized storm. The warm water covers a very large area. Fish and sea animals feel this big change too.
Trouble For Farmers
Farmers need good rain for their green crops. El Nino brings too much water to some fields. Crops drown in the deep mud and dirty water. Plants die when they get too much rain. Food prices might go up in local stores.
Dry places will miss out on normal rainfall. Farmers there cannot grow food without any water. Cattle and sheep will need extra food and care. Governments are sending water tanks to dry farm towns. Everyone hopes the food supply stays safe and strong.
Getting Ready Now
World leaders are talking about the bad weather. They want to protect people from big floods. Workers are fixing old dams and dirty rivers. Strong walls stop water from entering busy city streets. Emergency workers practice their rescue drills every single day.
Families can also prepare for the bad storms. You should keep extra water and dry food inside. Listen to the local news on your radio. Stay inside when the wind blows very hard. We will get through this wild weather together safely.