WMO Forecasts Unprecedented El Niño Event with Major Global Consequences

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts an 'extremely strong' El Niño, set to peak in December 2026, with central Pacific sea surface temperatures projected to rise 3.8 degrees Celsius above normal, an unprecedented level. This event is warned to cause widespread floods, droughts, and famine, potentially affecting 50 million people globally, raising significant humanitarian and environmental concerns.