WMO confirms El Niño's development, raising global extreme weather concerns.

The World Meteorological Organization has verified the development of El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, with a high probability of persistence through November 2026. This climate phenomenon is expected to alter global temperature and rainfall patterns, elevating the likelihood of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall worldwide. The WMO's update serves as a critical alert for various sectors and governments to prepare for potentially strong impacts.