El Niño Poses Multiple Risks for Wayanad
Experts warn that El Niño could hit Wayanad in several ways at once. They flag lower crop yields, water shortages and more animal diseases, along with less milk. They also point to forest fires, more human-wildlife conflict, heat illnesses and a higher risk of dengue and Kyasanur forest disease.
Context
Context: El Niño is a periodic warming of the Pacific Ocean that often weakens the Indian monsoon and brings drier spells. Kyasanur forest disease is a tick-borne illness found in forested parts of Karnataka and Kerala.
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