Current El Nino event could be unprecedented in strength: WMO
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that the current El Nino event could reach unprecedented strength, with sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific potentially rising 3.8 degrees Celsius above average. Officials are urging local governments to prepare for potential water and electricity shortages as the phenomenon peaks toward the end of 2026.
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Unprecedented climate anomalies pose significant risks to global food security, water supplies, and energy infrastructure.
Current El Nino event could be unprecedented in strength: WMO left Representative image. Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/ld82i8/article71609859.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-2231635523.jpg lixu Hot weather It stated that sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific may rise to 3.8 degrees Celsius above average during November 2026 to January 2027 New Delhi The prevailing El Nino conditions over the tropical Pacific could be unprecedented in strength, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) in its new seasonal climate outlook.
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