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Super El Nino Returns, Threatening Global Temperatures
21 Aug
Summary
- El Nino phenomenon has returned, potentially causing record global temperatures.
- A 'super El Nino' is strengthening, with a high chance of a very strong event.
- The UK anticipates more storms and rain due to the unprecedented El Nino.
- Forecasters predict 2027 could become the hottest year on record globally.
The El Nino phenomenon has returned, with US meteorologists announcing its beginning in June. This warming of sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, nicknamed "little boy," is expected to last until spring 2027. Forecasters warn that this event could lead to record global temperatures, potentially making 2027 the hottest year on record. It is anticipated to be a very strong event, possibly exceeding previous "super El Nino" thresholds.
The UK is set to experience more storms and rain in autumn and winter as a direct consequence of this "unprecedented" El Nino. This comes after a summer of heatwaves and drought, highlighting the combined impacts of natural climate variations and human-driven climate change. Scientists suggest that global warming may intensify El Nino events, leading to compounded extreme weather effects globally.
