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El Niño phenomenon: UN and WMO warn of extreme weather impacts
Experts and international organizations are warning of a potentially unprecedented weather event dubbed the ‘Godzilla-El Niño’ or ‘Super-El Niño’. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports near certainty that this phenomenon will occur, driven by record-breaking ocean temperatures.
This intense El Niño is expected to trigger extreme heat, severe droughts, and heavy rainfall in vulnerable regions, potentially driving global temperatures to new record highs. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued warnings regarding the extreme impacts of the event.
In response to early warnings issued in May, the Kenyan government has already begun preparations. Historically, the phenomenon has been linked to dramatic shifts in weather patterns and fish populations, particularly in regions like Peru, where it has been observed for centuries.
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Antonio Guterres · Kenya · Peru · United Nations · World Meteorological Organization
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- [● 3 SOURCES] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of extreme impacts from the phenomenon. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.tz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Experts have dubbed the expected weather phenomenon 'Godzilla-El Niño' or 'Super-El Niño'. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.tz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The phenomenon could cause extreme heat, droughts, and heavy rainfall in vulnerable regions. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.tz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Kenyan government is already taking preparatory measures for the event. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.tz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The WMO is nearly certain that a strong El Niño event will occur. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de · www.tz.de