WMO Warns El Nino Will Strengthen Rapidly by September, Raising Extreme Weather Risks
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jul 3
WMO Warns El Nino Will Strengthen Rapidly by September, Raising Extreme Weather Risks
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jul 3
Summary
El Nino is already under way and is expected to strengthen rapidly from July through September into a strong event, the World Meteorological Organization said.
The UN agency warned governments and humanitarian groups to prepare for more heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and marine heatwaves as the Pacific warming shifts global wind, pressure and rainfall patterns.
WMO said it has activated climate information services and early warning systems to help authorities plan support for farmers and other vulnerable communities.
June ocean temperatures already hit a record high partly because of El Nino, and the last episode helped push 2023 to the second-hottest year on record and 2024 to a record 1.55C above pre-industrial levels.
As a 'super' El Niño looms, is humanity prepared for 2027 to become the hottest year in recorded history?
El Niño and ocean heatwaves are merging. What does this unprecedented combination mean for our food supply and coastlines?
With trillions in economic losses at stake, can global adaptation efforts outpace the intensifying El Niño phenomenon?
Facing the 2026-2027 Super El Niño: Escalating Threats, Global Consequences, and the Need for Action
Overview
The 2026-2027 El Niño event is rapidly intensifying and is projected to become a strong or even very strong phenomenon in the coming months. This natural, periodic weather pattern is marked by unusually warm waters in the central and eastern Pacific, which leads to significant changes in global wind patterns and influences weather worldwide. Recent forecasts show a consistent trend of increasing strength, with the event’s development accelerating as new data is integrated. These changes highlight the urgent need for preparedness, as the intensifying El Niño is expected to bring widespread impacts across the globe.