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Indian Ocean Basin-Wide Index
May 18 , 2024
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- It represents the average sea-surface temperature variations across the tropical Indian Ocean.
- It has emerged as a key indicator for predicting the magnitude and timing of dengue epidemics in each country.
- Its association with the Southern Hemisphere is stronger than that with the Northern Hemisphere.
- It has a more pronounced impact on temperatures in tropical regions.
- The link between the Indian Ocean’s temperature and dengue incidence is likely due to its influence on regional temperatures through teleconnections, large-scale atmospheric patterns that can transfer heat and moisture across vast distances.
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