The United Nations warns of rising temperatures due to the El Niño phenomenon.
The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization predicted on Tuesday that the El Niño phenomenon would be moderate to possibly severe, potentially leading to higher global temperatures and increased risks of extreme weather events in the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization, El Niño is a periodic rise in sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, and it usually lasts between nine and 12 months. The organization said that warm ocean waters are fueling the development of the El Niño phenomenon and predicted above-average temperatures across most of the world from June to August. The organization also suggested the phenomenon could continue until November. "We must prepare for a potentially strong El Niño phenomenon, which will exacerbate droughts, heavy rainfall, and increase the risk of heat waves, both on land and in the ocean," said the organization's Secretary-General, Cecilia Soolo. Saulo added that the most recent El Niño phenomenon, which the world experienced in 2023-2024, contributed to making 2024 the hottest year on record. The World Meteorological Organization stated that a change was observed in the region on both sides of the equator in the Pacific Ocean, as ocean surface temperatures rose rapidly from late April to mid-May, indicating the development of El Niño conditions. This pattern is known to affect regional climate conditions, potentially leading to increased rainfall in the southern United States, South America, parts of the Horn of Africa and Central Asia, while causing drought in Australia, Central America, Indonesia and parts of South Asia. The organization said it could cause a rise in global temperatures and fuel hurricanes in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean.
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