The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center says there is a 60% chance that a weak La Niña event will develop this autumn and could last until March.
La Niña is part of a natural climate cycle that can cause extreme weather across the planet — and its effects vary from place to place.
Although there is no guarantee how this La Niña will play out, there are some general trends. Experts say northern parts of South America could see more rain than usual. Southern region