Economic Impact of Incoming La Niña Weather Pattern: What to Expect

The Impact of La Niña on Summer 2024

As we look ahead to summer 2024, experts are predicting the arrival of a weather phenomenon known as La Niña.
This phenomenon, while primarily affecting the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, will also have consequences in Europe and Italy.
La Niña influences the planet’s climate and, despite increasing extreme events like hurricanes and storms, temperatures are not expected to drop.

What is La Niña?

Unlike El Niño, La Niña is a meteorological phenomenon that leads to a decrease in sea surface temperature.
In contrast to El Niño, which brought record temperatures and extreme weather conditions worldwide in 2023, 2024 will be characterized by the opposite effect.
The cooling, mainly affecting the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, will also impact Europe and Italy.

Will Summer Be Cooler?

While the arrival of La Niña may suggest a cooler summer, the reality is different.
Although this weather phenomenon will bring rain and thunderstorms, they will only slightly lower the overall temperature.
Moreover, the risks associated with extreme weather events will increase.
While Italy rarely experiences events on the scale seen in the United States or elsewhere, La Niña can generate severe storms combining wind, rain, and pressure changes.

What to Expect from La Niña?

Recent forecasts indicate that from June 2024, sea surface temperatures will be below average throughout the Pacific and equatorial oceans, extending to the coasts of South America.
Increased precipitation is expected in Southeast Asia, parts of Africa, Brazil, and Australia.
Conversely, drought periods will begin in western Americas, the Gulf of Mexico, and northeastern Africa.
In Europe and Italy, conditions may favor hurricane formation, leading to intense rainfall and the risk of flash floods.

In conclusion, Summer 2024 is unlikely to be cooler or safer.
La Niña is projected to maintain high temperatures, especially in Mediterranean areas, with extended periods of African high pressure interrupted by potentially dangerous thunderstorms for central and northern regions.