El Nino Set to Be 'Strong' as UN Warns of Heatwaves and Floods
WMO said sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific are rising above 2°C, raising the risk of heatwaves, drought and flooding worldwide.
- On Friday, the World Meteorological Organization announced strong El Niño conditions linked to the Southern Oscillation, with "high confidence" of rapid development in the tropical Pacific from July to September.
- These events are characterized by "consistent and significant warming of ocean temperatures" in the central and eastern Pacific, typically occurring every two to seven years and lasting between nine and 12 months.
- The WMO update reports a "prolonged and dangerous heatwave" in the United States through the Independence Day weekend, while Germany recorded a national temperature record of 41.7°C in June.
- WMO scientist Alvaro Silva stressed, "We have a window to act for preparedness for early action. And this window is narrowing in some regions," as the agency prompted "unprecedented mobilization" among partners.
- Silva noted that "El Niño will also give an extra boost to global temperatures," with record levels typical during these years, compounding long-term climate change risks from human activities.
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El Niño is set to strengthen rapidly in the coming months and is likely to become a very strong event, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This could increase the risk of heat waves, floods and droughts in many parts of the world. Forecast models are increasingly suggesting that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record.
The UN warned that El Niño will evolve into a strong phase between July and September. The phenomenon will increase the risk of droughts, heavy rains, heat waves and other extreme events in various regions of the world.
WMO warns of rapid El Nino development during July-September
El Nino's rapid development is set to intensify global extreme weather, including heatwaves and droughts, impacting the Indian subcontinent. India already faces a significant rainfall deficit, with June recording a 40% shortfall, severely affecting kharif crop sowing and reducing overall acreage by 23%. This poses a serious challenge for agriculture, especially in rain-fed regions.
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