A Change of Season with Transformative Energy
Hello, climate-conscious community! Ready to embrace the powerful transition that our planet presents to us? After a season of historic rainfall that taught us lessons in resilience in the face of floods and overflowed riverbeds, but also recharged our dams to record levels, autumn arrives in the northern hemisphere to guide us into a new cycle. This change is not an end, but a fascinating new beginning. Starting in mid-October, we will feel a gradual decrease in rain, welcoming the first cold fronts. This dance between heat and cold is a reminder that everything in life is cyclical, and our attitude to adapt is our greatest strength!
This year, autumn and winter are presented with a special vibe: they will be warmer and drier than usual. The National Water Commission (Conagua) projects that in the coming months most of Mexico will experience temperatures between one and three degrees Celsius above average. The reason behind this scenario? The influence of La Niña, the dynamic counterpart of El Niño. This natural phenomenon, which alters the conditions of the Pacific Ocean, is like an orchestra conductor that “induces hotter and drier winters, especially in the north,” as the brilliant Christian Rodríguez, meteorologist and researcher at UNAM, explains to us. It’s an opportunity to learn about the global forces that shape our environment!
The Synergy between Nature and Human Action
The probable formation of La Niña, expected between October and November, will also be reflected in a slight decrease in the number of cold fronts that will impact our territory. The official forecast anticipates around 48 frontal systems, compared to the average of 50. “This is linked to the La Niña signal, which is why winters are warmer,” says expert Rodríguez. But there is a crucial component in this equation: the global climate crisis. This natural tendency is enhanced by the gradual increase in temperature due to human activity. Did you know that, statistically, Mexico loses one day of frost every 15 years? This is a trend that has been recorded since 1950 and is a call to action for each of us. Our daily decisions have immense power!
The Rhythm of Nature in the Capital and Beyond
And if you’re wondering, when will it stop raining in Mexico City? The answer lies in gradualness. The rains will persist until mid-October, especially in the south of the capital, but the beginning of autumn will mark a gradual decrease in precipitation. The extreme events that we experienced in June and August, months with records well above the average, will become less and less likely. “In Mexico City it will continue to rain, but we will no longer have the presence of these extreme events,” clarifies Rodríguez. The arrival of November will be a turning point, a magical time of the year where the end of the tropical cyclone season coincides with the entry of cold fronts, a phenomenon that could extend the last storms in the center and north of the country. Each phase has its beauty and purpose!
Meteorologist Rodríguez, a specialist in tropical cyclones, connects the dots between the extreme climate phenomena that we have experienced – from intense droughts to torrential rains – and the effects of the climate crisis. Their message is clear and empowering: we must stay informed and advocate for proactive public preparedness policies. “We are jumping between extremes and that is dangerous… These extreme events have everything to do with the climate crisis, but how we deal with them as a society depends on both the Government and citizens.” This is our moment to turn awareness into action, to be part of the solution with optimism and determination.
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