El Niño forms in Pacific as experts say it will likely turbocharge extreme weather
Meteorologists have confirmed the formation of an El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean, which is expected to reach historic strength. Experts warn that this natural warming cycle will likely exacerbate global temperatures and trigger extreme weather events worldwide.
Why it matters
The intensification of El Niño poses significant risks to global infrastructure, agriculture, and public safety due to the increased likelihood of severe heatwaves, floods, and wildfires.
A firefighter monitors flames caused by the Hughes Fire along Castaic Lake in Castaic, California, on 22 January 2025. Photograph: Jae C Hong/AP View image in fullscreen A firefighter monitors flames caused by the Hughes Fire along Castaic Lake in Castaic, California, on 22 January 2025. Photograph: Jae C Hong/AP US weather El Niño forms in Pacific as experts say it will likely turbocharge extreme weather Meteorologists forecast it will rival – or exceed – record El Niño from 1997 and further heat globe
The article reports on scientific consensus and official NOAA announcements without injecting partisan political commentary.
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