Thailand Warns of Extreme Weather: Move Beyond El Niño/La Niña Reliance, Monitor Local Sea Temperatures
Following extreme weather events in Thailand's east, experts urge a shift from solely relying on global phenomena like El Niño/La Niña to closely monitoring local sea temperature changes. Adapting to region-specific climate shifts is now a pressing need.
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