El Nino set to intensify before peaking in December, UN warns
Summary
The United Nations says the El Nino weather pattern will get stronger and likely peak in December 2026. This event causes higher global temperatures and changes rainfall, which can lead to droughts and floods in many places.Key Facts
- El Nino is a natural weather event that warms the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
- It typically occurs every 2 to 7 years and lasts 9 to 12 months.
- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasts that this El Nino could be the strongest since records began in 1950.
- Sea surface temperatures in the key Pacific region have already risen to 2.5°C above normal and may reach 3.7°C by late 2026.
- This warming releases heat stored in the ocean, adding to the effects of human-caused climate change.
- El Nino changes wind, pressure, and rainfall patterns around the world.
- These changes increase the chances of droughts and floods in various regions.
- The current El Nino is already causing droughts in Central America affecting animals and crops.
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