El Nino is an irregularly occurring series of climatic changes affecting the equatorial region of this ocean. Its effects are far-reaching, and it is known to cause deficient monsoons in India. Which is the affected ocean?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Indian Ocean
C
Arctic Ocean
D
Pacific Ocean
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El Nino is a climate cycle in the Pacific Ocean with a global impact on weather patterns.
El Nino affects the flow of moisture-bearing winds from the cooler oceans towards India, negatively impact the summer monsoon, which accounts for over 70% of annual rainfall.
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