The world has been warned to prepare for the imminent return of El Niño - along with extreme weather conditions.

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

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

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.

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

The UN urged all countries on Tuesday to bolster early warning systems after confirming the onset of El Niño, warning that the Pacific Ocean-warming phenomenon will bring…

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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…

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

UN chief warns that the phenomenon, expected within months, will ‘pour fuel on the fire’ of global heating.

The World Meteorological Organization advised that nations "need to prepare" for the increasing risk of extreme storms, flooding, droughts, and heatwaves.

The world has been warned to prepare for the imminent return of El Niño - along with extreme weather conditions.

World leaders are especially concerned with the prospect of droughts, heavy rainfall events and heat waves.