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Dams containing small amounts of water can be seen in a drought affected farming area
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Dams containing small amounts of water can be seen in a drought affected farming area
Dams containing small amounts of water can be seen in a drought affected farming area located west of Melbourne in Australia January 12, 2016. Indications are emerging that the current El Nino weather pattern could be easing, after causing drought and other extreme weather that is affecting millions of people. The ongoing El Nino has already been linked to serious crop damage, forest fires and flash floods. An El Nino, a warming of sea-surface temperatures in the Pacific, typically leads to scorching weather across Asia and East Africa, but heavy rains and floods in South America. REUTERS/David Gray - GF
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This print captures the harsh reality of a drought-affected farming area located west of Melbourne, Australia. In the image, we can see dams that once held vast amounts of water now reduced to mere puddles. The devastating impact of the ongoing El Nino weather pattern is evident as it continues to wreak havoc on millions of people. However, amidst this bleak scene, there is a glimmer of hope. Indications are emerging that the current El Nino may be easing, offering some respite from the extreme weather conditions experienced in recent times. This news brings a ray of optimism for farmers and communities struggling to cope with serious crop damage, forest fires, and flash floods caused by this climatic phenomenon. El Nino occurs when sea-surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean rise above average levels. While it typically results in scorching weather across Asia and East Africa, South America experiences heavy rains and floods instead. The consequences are far-reaching and affect both human lives and natural ecosystems. Through this powerful photograph taken by David Gray for Reuters Images, we are reminded not only of nature's immense power but also its ability to recover and restore balance over time. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in times of adversity, resilience prevails – giving us hope for brighter days ahead.
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