Get Ready to Face El Niño

According to the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), an El Niño event is developing, triggered by unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific. This will influence global temperature and precipitation patterns, increasing the risk of extreme weather over the next few months.

The WMO report highlights the following key points: (1) warm sea surface temperatures are driving the development of El Niño, (2) El Niño typically increases global temperatures and leads to more extreme weather patterns, (3) above-average temperatures are expected almost everywhere from June to August, (4) advanced weather forecasting helps prepare for and protect lives and livelihoods, and (5) it's time for decision-making, planning, and preparedness.

The WMO's El Niño/La Niña update indicates an 80% chance of an El Niño event occurring from June to August 2026, with a probability of continuation until at least November approaching or exceeding 90%.

While there is still some uncertainty about the strength and peak of El Niño, most forecasting models suggest that it will be at least moderate and possibly strong.

The WMO's El Niño update is the most authoritative source of information for governments, humanitarian agencies, and climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, health, energy, and water management.

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