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April 2002

El Niño situation and prospects

Agrometeorology Group,
Environment and Natural Resources Service
FAO Research, Extension and Training Division

The interpretation of El Niño indicators remains mixed, with the majority of models favouring neutral conditions. Given its periodic nature, the phenomenon deserves monitoring, but there is currently no sign of a warming comparable to the latest strong 1997-98 event.

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