El Nino is here and scientists fear it’ll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
Summary
El Nino, a natural warming of the Pacific Ocean, has formed and is expected to become very strong. Scientists warn it could cause extreme weather worldwide, including heat waves, floods, droughts, and wildfires, adding to the effects of global warming.Key Facts
- El Nino is a natural climate pattern where the Pacific Ocean near the equator warms up.
- NOAA says there is a 63% chance this El Nino will be one of the strongest since records began in 1950.
- The pattern can cause severe weather like heat, floods, droughts, and wildfires globally.
- In the U.S., the South may see more heavy rain and storms, while the Pacific Northwest might be warmer and drier.
- Tropical Pacific regions like Hawaii face more risk of hurricanes during El Nino, but the Atlantic hurricane season could be less active.
- Some areas, such as the drought-hit Middle East, may see relief, but places like India, Australia, and parts of Africa may experience harsher conditions.
- El Nino can boost yields for some U.S. crops like soybeans but create mixed results for livestock.
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called El Nino an urgent warning about climate change’s impact.
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