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Climate Information Digest
October 2001 Volume 4, Number 10

A global Quick Look at seasonal climate, its impacts and outlooks.

Hot Topics
  • Southwest Asia Update
  • Possible return to dry conditions in Florida.
  • Little relief in forecast for water shortages in North China Plain.
  • El Niño/La Niña Update
    Near neutral
    conditions continue in the
    Equatorial Pacific Ocean.

    Contents
    Special Summaries for Jul-Aug-Sep - regions with enhanced sensitivity due to stress from persistent climate patterns.
       Persistent Cold or Heat
       Persistent Wet or Dry

    September Global Climate - summary of recent variations in temperature and precipitation. Note that all maps are linked to the IRI Data Library. For more maps and information see the IRI Maproom.
       Climatological Background
       Temperatures
       Precipitation
       Oceanic Conditions

    September Climate Impacts - influences of recent climate variations (with links to detailed reports) on:
       Hazards
       Health
       Water Resources/Energy
       Agriculture

    Nov-Dec-Jan Seasonal Forecast - IRI's Net Assessment Forecast for the globe and by region
       Introduction
       Precipitation
       Temperature 
       Methods

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