El Niño Is Being Supersized Before Our Eyes, Scientists Warn
The WMO says the climate pattern could affect millions as floods, drought and extreme heat threaten food security and health.
- The World Meteorological Organization warns there is an almost 100% likelihood that Nino will persist through February 2027, with forecasts indicating the climate phenomenon will reach very strong intensity in the coming months.
- A 'supersized' Nino has pushed the planet into 'uncharted waters,' with subsurface ocean temperatures reaching more than 8C above average during July and early August in some areas.
- Unicef warns that more than 162m children in Africa live in areas exposed to Nino, with Etleva Kadilli, Unicef regional director for Eastern and Southern Africa, stating 'The threat from El Nino is growing, and the risks for children are already clear.'
- The UN reported that limiting global warming to 1.5C is 'unavoidable' to miss, with heating reaching at least 1.8C and global food production potentially declining by up to 14% by 2050.
- 'We have no time to lose,' said World Meteorological Organization secretary general Celeste Saulo, emphasizing that this exceptional Nino demands exceptional preparation and response.
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The Independent (US)Record El Nino to unleash floods and extreme heat until 2027
Record temperatures in the Pacific, greater risk of droughts, fires and floods by 2027 - There is no time to waste in terms of preparations, experts say
In its latest update, the World Meteorological Organization believes that "the terrible child of climate" should "continue to strengthen" in the coming months. It is thus likely "almost 100%" that El Niño will persist until February 2027. For what effects? Not obvious to know. - El Niño continues to strengthen: what does that mean for the planet? (Environment).
El Niño is expected to peak towards the end of the year. The consequences will be felt in the coming year.
The El Niño phenomenon could reach in the coming months a power never seen in the modern era. It is already expected to have heavy impacts on agriculture and food security. ...
The World Meteorological Organization has updated its forecasts for this event, which is expected to be very intense.
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