Mar 13 • 10:42 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Climate alert: scientists warn about a possible "super El Niño" that could change the entire planet

Scientists have raised concerns about an impending super El Niño that may significantly alter global weather patterns, with potential impacts expected by 2026 and 2027.

Climate experts have issued a warning regarding a potentially intense version of the El Niño phenomenon expected to manifest towards the end of this year and intensify through 2027. According to a recent report from the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (Ecmwf), this super El Niño could lead to a rise in global temperatures, which in turn may trigger a cascade of natural disasters across various regions—including the United States, where severe weather events might become more frequent and intense. The report, highlighted in The Washington Post, sheds light on the implications of this weather phenomenon. Notably, El Niño, which occurs when sea surface temperatures rise in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, has far-reaching impacts on weather patterns globally. This stronger-than-usual El Niño is likely to exacerbate conditions like droughts, floods, and other climate-related hazards, which could pose serious threats to communities and ecosystems that are already vulnerable. The scientific community is urging policymakers and the public to take heed of these warnings and prepare for potential disruptions. The anticipated long-term impacts of this super El Niño event could initiate discussions on climate resilience and the necessary adaptations needed to mitigate its expected adverse effects on human lives and the environment.

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