Positive phases of El Niño will bring

A. heavy rainfall from Chile to California.
B. drought to all parts of the planet then heavy rain.
C. heavy rain to Southeast Asia and Australia.
D. drought conditions to Southeast Asia and Australia.


Answer: C

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