El Niño May Be Strongest Since 1950s, WMO Warns
The world may be heading for one of the strongest El Niño events since the 1950s. The World Meteorological Organization issued the warning on October 9.
The WMO said the El Niño is strengthening fast. There is a near-100 per cent chance it will persist through February 2027.
It could push Pacific Ocean temperatures to record levels. The agency warned of greater risks of drought and flooding. Wider climate impacts are also likely.
El Niño is a natural warming of Pacific waters. It disrupts weather patterns across the globe.
The last strong El Niño events brought extreme weather to many regions. The WMO said governments should prepare early.
Climate experts will watch ocean temperatures closely in the coming months.
El Nino events in 2015-16 and 1997-98 caused widespread damage. They brought droughts to Asia and floods to the Americas. Scientists link stronger events to climate change. The WMO will issue updates as the event develops.
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