The South African agricultural sector is being warned to prepare and plan as forecasts indicate a higher probability of an El Niño state developing. Scientists say all indications are that Southern Africa should expect to feel the heat of another El Niño spell in a few months to come. The El Niño climate pattern is characterized by drier conditions with less rainfall and warmer weather and can lead to local droughts. For more on this, Elvis Presslin spoke to Forecaster at the South African Weather Service Lehlohonolo Thobela