WMO warns of record El Niño that could be the strongest in four decades

The World Meteorological Organization warned that the El Niño phenomenon could reach unprecedented levels, with a record rise in sea surface temperatures in the central tropical Pacific expected. A UN official described the phenomenon as a "wrecking ball" that could bring drought, floods and extreme heat to multiple regions.

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• The organization forecast an El Niño about 3.8 degrees Celsius above average in the tropical Pacific, a record figure.

  «The WMO forecasts El Niño up to 3.8°C above average in the tropical Pacific, a record.»

  Yahoo
• The phenomenon could be among the strongest in four decades, according to the organization's warning.

  «حذرت المنظمة العالمية للأرصاد الجوية من أن ظاهرة «النينيو» قد تكون من بين الأقوى منذ أربعة عقود»

  Africa For Press
• A UN official described the phenomenon as a "wrecking ball" likely to sweep through parts of the world with drought, floods and extreme heat.

  «A UN official described the event as "a wrecking ball" that will likely "tear through" parts of the world with droughts, flooding, and extreme heat.»

  Newsweek
• Yahoo's coverage examines the effects of the phenomenon on the United States, the Caribbean and Central America.

  «See impacts for the U.S., Caribbean, Central America and more.»

  Yahoo

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