Meteorologist debunks 'Super Niño' term, advises agricultural planning

Meteorologist Leonardo De Benedictis has sought to reassure Argentina's agricultural sector about the impending "very strong El Niño" phenomenon, clarifying that the term "Super Niño" is a marketing creation.

Speaking at the Aapresid Congress, De Benedictis explained that meteorological events are classified as weak, moderate, strong, or very strong, and "Super Niño" is not a scientific term. He noted that while an exceptional warming of the Pacific Ocean will cause significant atmospheric changes and above-normal rainfall in regions like the Litoral, southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and Uruguay, the effects will not be uniform across Argentina.

De Benedictis urged producers not to be afraid but to use forecasts as a planning tool. He stressed that generalizing the impact is the worst mistake producers can make, as different regions will respond differently. Areas near the Paraná River face a high risk of flooding, while western Santa Fe, Córdoba, northwestern Buenos Aires, and northern La Pampa show favorable prospects with sufficient rain for good yields without widespread flooding.

Conversely, provinces like San Luis, Mendoza, and parts of Cuyo might experience water deficits. The northeast of Argentina faces the highest risk of extraordinary rainfall. For the core agricultural zone, De Benedictis predicts an intermediate scenario with some localized excess rainfall but an overall favorable outlook for summer crops, potentially leading to very good yields. He advised producers to avoid succumbing to sensational headlines and fear.

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