El Niño raises risk of extreme weather worldwide
News Desk
Geneva: The El Niño weather phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean is approaching potentially extreme levels, raising concerns over unusual weather patterns in several parts of the world, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned.
According to a foreign news agency, sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific were recorded between 2.2 and 2.6 degrees Celsius above normal during July and August, while temperatures below the surface were as much as 8 degrees Celsius higher than average in some areas.
The WMO has estimated an almost 100% probability that El Niño will continue through February 2027. The strengthening of the phenomenon could contribute to extreme heat, heavy rainfall and flooding, as well as droughts in different regions.
El Niño occurs when sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become significantly warmer than usual. The phenomenon alters atmospheric circulation and cloud patterns, influencing weather conditions across various parts of the world.
According to a foreign news agency, sea surface temperatures in parts of the Pacific were recorded between 2.2 and 2.6 degrees Celsius above normal during July and August, while temperatures below the surface were as much as 8 degrees Celsius higher than average in some areas.
