The Abnormal Weather

The abnormal weather is taking place in many parts of the world this winter.
It is very hot in this winter. The abnormal weather affects various economic activities. It drops the crude oil price and the sales of winter clothes suddenly. Many of the ski areas have been forced to close down because they haven’t had enough snow and even artificial snow was melted by the warm weather. On the other hand, beach resorts are crowded with a lot of people.
In many countries; Germany, America, Italy and so on, cherry blossoms are already out! This picture was taken in Italy.
In many countries, the record for the highest temperature was broken.
For example, during winter in New York always the temperature often goes below the freezing point and there is lots of snow. However, the temperature on January 6 was 22.2℃ in Central Park. It broke the record ; 17℃ that had been recorded as the
highest temperature before. Moreover, even though January has come, there is no snow, and this is a phenomenon after an interval of about 130 years.
In fact, this abnormal weather is caused by El Nino. El Niño is a phenomenon which increases the temperature of the sea temporarily. This abnormal weather will spread and continue throughout this year!

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