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Impacts of the NAO in Europe
Northern Europe experiences mild and wet winter during the positive NAO index phase.
This has dramatic consequences for hydro-electric power generation and heating oil consumption.
South-Eastern Europe receives less rain and hence causes significant problems with drinking water supply and reduced stream flow volume in the Middle East.
Harvest yield of grapes and olives have been shown to depend significantly on the NAO.
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