Doha

This summer could be hotter than usual across the Gulf countries, East and South Africa and Asia, due to the El Nino climatic phenomenon that causes a disturbance in natural life in the tropical region of Pacific Ocean.

A warning in this regard was issued by Qatar Meteorology Department, based on an alert from the Australian Meteorological department.

El Nino is described as a rise in the surface temperature of Pacific Ocean due to a complex series of factors relating to the atmosphere and oceans extending to Arabian Sea.

This phenomenon, which may extend until September this year, has happened in 1997-1998, and in 2009-2010.

The disturbances caused by El Nino could lead to droughts in some areas, and floods in others such as the Southern US and Southern America, the Met Office added.

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