Shift from El Nino to La Nina portends rains in Asia, dryness in Americas

After a strong El Nino, global weather is transitioning to La Nina in the second half of 2024. The pattern brings higher precipitation to Australia, Southeast Asia, and India, and drier weather to grain and oilseed producing regions of the Americas. Meteorologists predict a mild occurrence of La Nina, but uncertainty remains regarding its intensity and impact on crops.