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'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded, UN says
The UN weather agency says the event could become the strongest on record, with a near 100% chance of lasting through February 2027.
- On Thursday, the World Meteorological Organization predicted a "nearly 100% likelihood" that the "supersized" El Niño will persist through February 2027, marking the strongest such event on record.
- Driven by exceptionally warm tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the climate phenomenon has pushed the planet into "uncharted waters" and is being "supersized" before our eyes.
- In Eastern and Southern Africa, Unicef regional director Etleva Kadilli warns that more than 162 million children face drought and flooding risks, with Somalia potentially affected by up to 2.5 million people from flooding.
- WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo stated "we are already seeing disruption and devastation" from extreme weather, urging that "we have no time to lose" to protect vulnerable communities and economies.
- Projections from the United Nations suggest global heating will reach at least 1.8C even under optimistic scenarios, potentially causing a 14% decline in food production by 2050 as 2027 is forecast to be even hotter.
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·New York, United States
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·Montreal, Canada
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·Milan, Italy
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