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Tuesday, 2 June 2026
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16 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH
The UN warns of an 80% likelihood of an El Nino event between June and August, potentially exacerbating droughts, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves worldwide.
The United Nations (UN) has issued a warning about the likelihood of an El Nino event between June and August, with an 80% chance of its occurrence. This periodic warming of sea temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean can lead to increased temperatures worldwide, resulting in droughts in some areas and heavy rainfall in others. The consequences of El Nino are far-reaching, with potential impacts on global food and water supplies, as well as increased risk of heatwaves and diseases spread by insects.
El Nino events have been occurring for centuries, but their frequency and intensity have increased in recent years due to climate change. The last El Nino period between 2023 and 2024 contributed to 2024 being the hottest year on record worldwide. The current warning follows a week of record temperatures in late May in western European countries like France and the UK, highlighting the need for preparedness and climate action.
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has emphasized the need for climate action equal to the crisis, including ending the fossil fuel addiction, accelerating the shift to renewables, and protecting the most vulnerable. The warning about El Nino serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of climate change on global food and water supplies, as well as the increased risk of heatwaves and diseases spread by insects. The consequences of inaction will be severe, with potential impacts on global stability, economic growth, and human well-being.
Editor's Note: The analysis is based on the latest information from the UN weather agency and other credible sources.
Source referenced: DW
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