UN Warns of Strongest El Nino Event Since 1950
· World · BBC News, ABC News (AU), Al Jazeera
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that the current El Nino phenomenon could become the strongest recorded since 1950, potentially lasting until February 2027. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the planet as being in uncharted waters as sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific continue to rise. Forecasts suggest these temperatures could reach 4C above average, with subsurface readings already exceeding 8C above normal. Governments are now strengthening early warning systems and medical assistance to mitigate the risks of extreme weather, including droughts and flooding, across affected regions.
Why it matters
The intensity of this El Nino threatens global food security and economic stability, requiring urgent disaster preparedness from nations vulnerable to extreme weather shifts.
Read the original report — BBC News
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