The seasonal El Niño weather pattern has started to lose its intensity, but experts from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warn that it will still contribute to elevated global temperatures.
El Niño is a natural phenomenon characterized by warmer ocean surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific, disrupting typical wind patterns. This disruption typically leads to a variety of extreme weather events.
Occurring every two to seven years on average, El Niño events usually span nine to twelve months. During its peak, El Niño can trigger severe wildfires, intense tropical cyclones, and prolonged droughts, significantly impacting ecosystems and human communities worldwide.
Despite its weakening, the current El Niño is expected to maintain higher-than-average temperatures globally, underscoring the importance of monitoring and preparing for its ongoing effects on weather patterns and climate stability.
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