Return of El Niño Poses Threat of Severe Weather and Record Temperatures Worldwide
- El Niño conditions have developed for the first time in seven years, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events and record-high temperatures according to the WMO.
- Governments are urged to prepare for El Niño's potentially devastating impacts on health, ecosystems, and economies.
- There is a high probability that El Niño will persist through the end of 2023 and contribute to making at least one of the next five years the hottest on record.
- El Niño can lead to heavy rains and flooding in some areas, as well as droughts, wildfires, and coral bleaching in others.
- The economic impacts of El Niño include effects on agriculture, food prices, and overall growth, posing risks to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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