In September, El Nino intensified and became the most powerful in the history of observations. This was reported by the Japan Meteorological Agency. According to experts, this climatic phenomenon will persist throughout the winter, writes the Independent.
The surface temperature of the Pacific Ocean was 4 degrees higher than usual. This is the highest level since observations began in 1949.
Forecasters have been warning for several months that this year's El Nino could be the strongest on record. Because of this phenomenon, it is called "super El Nino".
El Nino is the warm phase of the natural climate cycle that affects the weather around the world. It contributes to an increase in global temperature and changes the usual distribution of precipitation over large areas. This causes droughts in some places, heavy rains in others. This phenomenon usually occurs every two to seven years.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) also reported that El Nino will continue to intensify and will peak around December. korrespondent.net.
"According to WMO forecasts, the probability that this phenomenon will persist until February 2027 is approaching 100%. It can become one of the most powerful since at least 1950," said the organization's Secretary General, Celeste Saulo.
The University of Chicago noted that the heat associated with El Nino could lead to 451,000 additional deaths worldwide between June 2026 and February 2027.
The researchers estimate that the number of days with extremely high temperatures will increase by 44% compared to normal years.
