Potential impacts, including floods, drought and heatwaves, could 'hit even harder' this year, UN chief warns.

There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological…

World Meteorological Organisation now almost certain of heat intensifying worldwide from June

The WMO forecasts an 80% chance of El Niño by August, warning of significant global climate impacts and urgent action needed.

UN agency predicts phenomenon that supercharges weather extremes has 80% chance of forming before September

El Nino conditions are set to emerge by August, bringing extreme weather. This natural phenomenon will cause droughts in regions like West Africa and South Africa. Other areas,…

A strong El Nino is developing with an 80 percent chance. This natural climate event will warm Pacific waters and influence global weather. Expect more extreme heatwaves,…

WMO chief says El Niño could “exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean".

GENEVA: The United Nations weather agency on Tuesday (Jun 2) forecast a moderate or possibly strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk

GENEVA, June 2 — There is an 80-per cent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World...

El Nino is a period warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, according to the World…

The UN has predicted an 80% chance of an El Niño in the coming weeks, a powerful weather phenomenon that raises global temperatures and reduced rainfall.

The El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impact. This combination could lead to…

Is the world heading for a super El Nino? Explore UN and WMO warnings on extreme heat, droughts, floods and global climate risks in the months ahead.

An El Nino event this year is likely to take place between June and August 2026

UN warns of rising global temperatures and extreme weather risks from El Niño, urging immediate preparedness and action against climate impacts.

The climate phenomenon is expected to drive up global temperatures and bring extreme weather

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The World Meteorological Organization says it is likely El Niño will continue until November

There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological…

The World Meteorological Organization says there's a high likelihood of a moderate or possibly strong El Nino weather phenomenon in the coming months. This could push temperatures…