The intensity of El Niño is important because it increases the likelihood of extreme weather and climate events in different parts of the world, says World Meteorological Organization scientist Alvaro Silva

Climate agencies and experts are urging caution and preparedness as there is a real possibility of a difficult year ahead.

Super El Niño has officially begun in the tropical Pacific and is now rapidly strengthening, scientists warn.

El Niño's intensification may lead to extreme weather worldwide, including heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall, warns WMO.

Heatwaves, drought and heavy rainfall on the cards in many parts of the world