Extreme Weather Risks Rise as El Nino Looms
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has issued a significant alert, noting an 80 percent probability that the El Nino climate phenomenon will emerge between June and August. Driven by unusually high ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific, this shift is expected to alter global rainfall and temperature patterns, with projections suggesting the likelihood of these conditions reaching 90 percent by November. Experts anticipate that this event will likely be at least moderate, if not strong, potentially triggering severe heatwaves, droughts, and intense precipitation across the globe.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described this development as an urgent climate warning, emphasizing that while climate change may not directly cause El Nino, it significantly amplifies its impact by adding more energy and moisture to the atmosphere. As regional centers prepare for below-average rainfall in areas like South Asia and the Horn of Africa, authorities are stressing the need for immediate climate action. By prioritizing renewable energy and investing in robust early warning systems, the global community hopes to mitigate the devastating effects of these impending weather extremes.