The Disregarded Seesaw: How the Indian Ocean Dipole shapes Weather across Continents
The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is quietly reshaping rainfall patterns across Africa, Australia, and Asia, yet most people have never heard of this powerful climate driver. While El Niño garners headlines, the IOD operates as an equally important but less commonly known force that can trigger devastating droughts, catastrophic floods, and influence weather patterns across […]