UN warns El Nino could be ‘off the charts’, strongest in decades
Summary
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that El Nino will become extremely strong and continue into early 2027. This natural weather event will likely cause more droughts, floods, and heat waves around the world.Key Facts
- El Nino is a natural weather pattern that warms the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
- WMO says there is almost a 100% chance El Nino will last through February 2025.
- This El Nino could be the strongest since modern monitoring began about 40 years ago.
- The event will peak near the end of 2024 but its effects will last into 2027.
- El Nino contributes to global heat by warming the ocean, which then releases heat into the air.
- The 2023-24 El Nino helped make 2024 the warmest year on record so far.
- El Nino is not caused by climate change, but it makes heatwaves and extreme weather worse.
- The WMO advises governments and sectors like agriculture and energy to prepare for severe weather impacts.
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