Climate & Energy
UN Warns of 'Super El Niño'
The UN warns that El Niño may strengthen into a 'Super El Niño', potentially the strongest in decades, lasting until the end of 2026.
UN warns El Niño may strengthen into 'Super El Niño'
The UN warns that El Niño may strengthen into a 'Super El Niño', potentially the strongest in decades, lasting until the end of 2026.
- Potentially strongest El Niño in decades
- El Niño may last until end of 2026
High ocean temperatures and climate change intensify El Niño
High ocean temperatures and climate change are intensifying El Niño. Warm water over 6°C above normal is moving, and El Niño's intensity has increased by about 36% compared to the past.
- Warm water over 6°C above normal moving
- El Niño intensity increased by about 36%
Focus on El Niño's actual strength and duration
Attention should be on El Niño's actual strength and duration. Close monitoring of changes after November is needed, and research on the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events is crucial.
- Close monitoring of changes after November
- Research on frequency and intensity of extreme weather events is crucial
Sources
- source_1 — BBC World