Fueled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of extreme weather over the coming months, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
A new El Niño/La Niña Update by WMO indicates an 80 percent likelihood of a new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern to begin in a few weeks, and probably continue until at least November. Although some uncertainty remains about El Niño peak strength and timing, most forecasts from national weather agencies suggest it will be at least moderate - and possibly strong.
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by Joji Xavier
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