WMO Forecasts Intensifying El Niño to Peak in December, Raising Global Drought and Flood Risks

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that El Niño is set to intensify, peaking in December, potentially becoming one of the strongest since 1950. This phenomenon is expected to elevate global temperatures and alter rainfall patterns, increasing drought and flood risks worldwide. Regions like the South-West Indian Ocean, including southern Africa, Madagascar, Tanzania, and the Seychelles, are particularly vulnerable.