The strongest El Nino in more than a century may be coming
Meteorologists are warning that the world may face one of the strongest El Nino events in 140 years. This climate phenomenon is expected to trigger extreme weather, including droughts, flooding, and heatwaves globally.
Why it matters
El Nino events have significant implications for global food security, water supplies, and infrastructure resilience in a warming climate.
Warnings of a powerful El Nino weather pattern this year suggest that we may be about to face drought, flooding and extreme heat. What impacts are in store? And can we prepare for the worst of it?
The report relies on scientific consensus and statements from international organizations like the WMO and UN.
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