El Nino could be strongest in decades, UN warns
Summary
The UN climate agency says El Nino is set to become very strong in the coming months and could be the strongest since records began four decades ago. It warns of increased risks of floods, drought, extreme heat and wider disruptions to agriculture, health, energy and water systems.
Key Points
- The World Meteorological Organization says El Nino is near certain to persist through February and may become the strongest since monitoring began.
- UN chief Antonio Guterres warned that the world is in the "danger zone of extreme weather" as temperatures keep rising.
- The event is expected to intensify drought, floods and heat, with impacts likely to continue into 2027.
- WMO has urged disaster management authorities and climate-sensitive sectors to prepare without delay.
