La Niña has been making headlines recently due to its impact on global weather patterns. Forecasters have been monitoring La Niña as it is expected to bring extreme weather conditions, such as increased hurricane activity and cooler temperatures in certain regions. The phenomenon has been linked to the deaths of at least 48 people in Mexico, highlighting the serious consequences of its effects.
La Niña is a coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon that is the colder counterpart of El Niño, both of which are part of the broader El Niño–Southern Oscillation climate pattern. The name La Niña originates from Spanish, meaning "the girl," referring to the cold ocean temperatures typically observed in the equatorial Pacific. La Niña is characterized by below-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, leading to changes in atmospheric circulation and weather patterns worldwide. These changes can result in increased hurricane activity in the Atlantic and cooler temperatures in certain regions, impacting agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.