Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
Summary
The United Nations has warned that a very strong El Niño weather pattern is developing and will bring extreme weather worldwide, including more storms in the UK. British officials are encouraging people to prepare by keeping food and water supplies in case of power or water outages.Key Facts
- El Niño is a natural change in Pacific Ocean winds that warms ocean water and affects global weather.
- The current El Niño is expected to be the biggest in at least 1,000 years.
- Ocean temperatures related to El Niño have already risen 2.6°C above average, with a peak around 4°C forecast for November.
- This strong El Niño will increase risks of wildfires, floods, droughts, and severe storms globally.
- In the UK, wetter winters and more extreme storms are expected due to El Niño.
- The UK government plans to advise people to store food and water to prepare for emergencies.
- The UN links El Niño and global warming to increased weather disasters and food shortages worldwide.
- The World Food Programme warns that about 50 million people could face severe hunger because of El Niño’s effects.
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