El Nino To Intensify Global Weather Extremes Through 2025
· World · The Independent, CNBC
The World Meteorological Organisation expects this year's El Nino event to peak by late 2024, with impacts likely persisting well into next year. The phenomenon, driven by exceptionally warm ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific, is forecast to trigger severe floods, droughts, and extreme heat globally. Experts warn that this event could surpass previous records, following a 12-month cycle that contributed to 2024 becoming the hottest year on record. While the UK faces potential shifts in its weather patterns, the WMO has launched a major mobilization with national meteorological services to prepare for the expected damage to economies and ecosystems.
Why it matters
The intensified El Nino threatens global food security and economic stability by disrupting crop yields and increasing the risk of health crises.
Read the original report — The Independent
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