The climate is an issue that increasingly concerns Chileans, especially during the winter, when meteorological phenomena such as The Girl they catch attention.
This phenomenon is distinguished by causing a cooling of the surface waters of the equatorial Pacific Ocean, which affects the wind currents and, as a consequence, brings with it lower temperatures, droughts and a notable decrease in rainfall, especially in the arid and semi-arid areas of Chili.
The Girl It is often awaited with some concern due to its effects on the climate. However, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology has reported that this phenomenon will be delayed in its arrival in Chile, meaning that it is expected to appear during the first week of October 2024.
This delay has generated various interpretations about how it will impact the country. Raúl Cordero, a climatologist at the University of Santiago, offers a more positive view regarding the arrival of this phenomenon. Chili and when it is expected to take effect in the country.
According to Cordero, the late arrival of The Girl This could have benefits, as it would prevent 2024 from being as hot as 2023 was. In addition, he points out that this delay has allowed rainfall during the first half of 2024 to remain within typical values, which could mean that this year will not be as arid as feared.