How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?

This year’s El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean is stronger than any recent record, with forecasters predicting further intensification before reaching its peak in December. The same weather phenomenon can lead to droughts in some regions and floods in others due to shifts in atmospheric pressure and ocean temperatures.

Sources

• Phys.org — How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?

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