Powerful El Nino to intensify heat on ‘a planet already on fire’: UN
Summary
The United Nations weather agency says a strong El Nino event is developing and will cause extreme weather worldwide. This will likely increase heatwaves, droughts, and floods, especially in places already facing climate challenges.Key Facts
- El Nino is a climate pattern where the Pacific Ocean’s surface water becomes much warmer than usual.
- This El Nino could raise ocean temperatures by nearly 3 degrees Celsius (5.22 degrees Fahrenheit) above normal.
- The World Meteorological Organization warns it will cause heatwaves, drought, and flooding globally.
- Areas most affected include Africa, southern Europe, the Indian subcontinent, East Asia, and South America.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for faster action on climate change and stopping new fossil fuel projects.
- The El Nino event is expected to add to human-caused climate change effects.
- Scientists say this El Nino might be one of the strongest ever, but there is still uncertainty.
- WMO highlights the need for governments to move from warnings to real actions to protect people.
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