WMO Warns El Niño to Raise Global Temperatures, Risk of Droughts and Floods

The WMO warns that the current El Niño will drive above-average temperatures across much of the planet in coming months, potentially becoming one of the most intense since 1950. The forecast raises the risk of droughts and floods in various regions, with implications for agriculture, water resources, and energy demand. The intensity and regional impacts remain uncertain, but the warning signals a significant climate-related risk.