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How often does the El Niño climate pattern occur?
How often does the El Niño climate pattern occur?
Every 2 to 7 years
What is the impact of El Niño on the monsoon season in Pakistan?
What is the impact of El Niño on the monsoon season in Pakistan?
Weakens it, causing dry, hot weather instead of cool rain
What time of year is typically wet in Pakistan?
What time of year is typically wet in Pakistan?
Late summer and early fall
How much of Pakistan's rain is supplied by the monsoon season in a typical year?
How much of Pakistan's rain is supplied by the monsoon season in a typical year?
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What health problems can worsen in people when there is no water to grow food?
What health problems can worsen in people when there is no water to grow food?
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What challenges do the dry and hot conditions during El Niño pose for Pakistan?
What challenges do the dry and hot conditions during El Niño pose for Pakistan?
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How does the El Niño climate pattern affect Pakistan?
How does the El Niño climate pattern affect Pakistan?
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Why can extra rain brought by El Niño in Los Angeles be dangerous?
Why can extra rain brought by El Niño in Los Angeles be dangerous?
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What serious disease shows a 17% increase in cases in Colombia during El Niño years?
What serious disease shows a 17% increase in cases in Colombia during El Niño years?
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How do rising temperatures during El Niño years contribute to the spread of malaria in Colombia?
How do rising temperatures during El Niño years contribute to the spread of malaria in Colombia?
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