UN tells world to brace for extreme weather as El Nino looms
Summary
The United Nations’ climate agency warns that an El Nino weather pattern is very likely to develop this year, bringing changes in rainfall and temperature worldwide. This event can cause floods, droughts, wildfires, and affect food and water supplies in many regions.Key Facts
- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says there is an 80% chance El Nino will occur between June and August, rising to 90% by November.
- El Nino means warmer sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
- It can cause more rain in parts of South America, the U.S., the Horn of Africa, and Central Asia.
- It can bring droughts to Australia, Central America, Indonesia, and South Asia and increase hurricanes in the Pacific.
- The UN expects this El Nino to be moderate or strong, with severe impacts crossing borders quickly.
- European countries plan to send extra firefighters and aircraft due to higher wildfire risks.
- El Nino contributed to making 2024 the hottest year on record.
- The event may raise food prices by hurting crops like cocoa in Ecuador and West Africa.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says El Nino highlights the need to move from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
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