The UN has warned that a moderate or strong El Nino event could drive up global temperatures and increase extreme weather risks over the coming months. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecast on Tuesday that warm ocean waters are driving El Nino’s development, predicting above-average temperatures in most parts of the world from June to August.
Key Takeaways
The UN has warned that a moderate or strong El Nino is forming, which could drive up global temperatures and increase extreme weather risks. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts above-average temperatures worldwide from June to August, with the phenomenon likely lasting until November. According to multiple sources, this event may exacerbate droughts, hurricanes, and heatwaves globally.
- UN forecasts a moderate or strong El Nino forming soon
- WMO warns of increased global temperatures and extreme weather risks
- Potential impacts include heightened droughts in Australia and Central America, heavy rainfall in South America and Africa, and more hurricanes in the Pacific
- Climate change is expected to intensify these effects
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1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Temperature Impact | 1 Difference | TimesLIVE and Reuters report above-average temperatures, while The Guardian and Al Jazeera mention unusually high temperatures. | ▼ |
| El Nino Probability | Broad Agreement | 80% chance before September, 90% by November | |
| El Nino Duration | Broad Agreement | Likely to last until at least November | |
| Impact On Hurricane Season | Broad Agreement | El Nino suppresses Atlantic hurricanes but increases Pacific storm activity. |
Global Temperature Impact
▼TimesLIVE and Reuters report above-average temperatures, while The Guardian and Al Jazeera mention unusually high temperatures.
El Nino Probability
Broad Agreement80% chance before September, 90% by November
El Nino Duration
Broad AgreementLikely to last until at least November
Impact On Hurricane Season
Broad AgreementEl Nino suppresses Atlantic hurricanes but increases Pacific storm activity.
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According to The Guardian, there is an 80% chance of El Nino forming before September and a 90% chance before November. The WMO stated that while models differ on its severity, officials have warned of the need for global preparedness. “We need to prepare for a potentially strong El Nino event — which will exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean,” said WMO secretary-general Celeste Saulo.
The weather pattern is known to disrupt regional climates, bringing warmer temperatures globally while increasing rainfall in parts of South America, the US, Africa, and Asia. Conversely, it can cause droughts in Australia, Central America, Indonesia, and parts of south Asia. The WMO also noted that El Nino could spur hurricane formation in the central and eastern Pacific.
Climate change is expected to intensify these effects. According to Reuters, greenhouse gas emissions have increased the planet's average temperature by around 1.3°C since pre-industrial times, supercharging the impacts of El Nino. This combination has led the WMO to warn that 2027 could be the hottest year on record.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for a shift away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy in response to this warning. “The world must treat it as the urgent climate warning it is. El Nino conditions will pour fuel on the fire of a warming world,” he said.
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