El Nino returns and could become one of the strongest on record
Summary
Meteorologists confirmed that El Nino has returned in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to become one of the strongest events on record. This natural warming cycle can increase global heat and cause extreme weather like floods, droughts, wildfires, and storms in many regions around the world.Key Facts
- El Nino is a natural cycle of Pacific Ocean warming near the equator that affects weather worldwide.
- The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed a 63% chance that this El Nino will be among the strongest since 1950.
- Strong El Ninos bring extra heat to the ocean surface, leading to extreme weather events globally.
- This event may rival or exceed the powerful El Nino of 1997, which caused massive damage from floods, heatwaves, and fires.
- El Nino tends to reduce hurricane activity in the Atlantic but increase storms in the Pacific, affecting places like Hawaii more severely.
- Some regions, like western South America and India, may see heavy rains and heatwaves, while others, like the Middle East, might experience drought improvements.
- In the US, El Nino can cause stronger storms with heavy rain in the South and generally helps agriculture.
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called El Nino an urgent climate warning that worsens global warming effects.
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