El Nino Breaks Temperature Record in Pacific Monitoring Zone
· World · The Hindu, France 24
Sea surface temperatures in the Nino3.4 region of the Pacific Ocean reached an all-time high of 29.70C in September, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. This record surpasses the peaks observed during previous strong El Nino events in 1982, 1997, and 2015. While the current weather pattern is exceptionally strong, the EU monitor noted that historical comparisons remain complex due to overall rising ocean temperatures. The El Nino phenomenon is expected to reach its peak later this year, potentially increasing risks of extreme heat, drought, and flooding globally. Experts are monitoring the situation to determine if this event will become the strongest on record.
Why it matters
The intensifying El Nino pattern poses significant risks for global food security, water supplies, and public health due to the potential for extreme weather events.
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