Strengthening El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire': UN chief
Summary
The United Nations Secretary-General warned that a strong El Nino weather pattern is causing global temperatures to rise to record levels. This situation, made worse by human-caused climate change, is leading to more extreme weather such as heat waves, wildfires, and droughts around the world.Key Facts
- El Nino warms the surface of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting weather globally.
- Sea surface temperatures are about 3°C (5.4°F) above normal, the highest this early in the season.
- Nearly every land area is expected to be hotter than usual through October.
- Extreme weather linked to El Nino includes heat waves, wildfires, and below-average monsoon rains in India.
- Human-caused climate change intensifies El Nino’s effects by increasing ocean and air temperatures.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for better heat protection, safer work conditions, and climate-friendly city planning.
- He urged the world to reduce fossil fuel use to slow down global heating rather than treat disasters individually.
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