While the last few months have been under the influence of the cooling La Niña phenomenon, there is news that keeps scientists awake. World Meteorological Organization (), belonging to the UN, issued a warning. The climate mechanism deviates to the extreme and the return of the phenomenon The Child may be more devastating than ever thought.
Meteorologists predict that the combination of continued global warming and the onset of a strong El Niño phase will create a “lethal mix.” According to predictions, there is a high probability that the year 2026 or 2027 will break all previous temperature records.
End of cooling: The three-year La Niña period, which slightly dampened the increase in global temperatures, is finally coming to an end.
Quick start: The oceans are warming at a record pace. Warm water from the depths of the Pacific is moving to the surface, which is a sure sign of the arrival of El Niño.
Anomalies: The models indicate that it will not be a common phenomenon, but a so-called „Super El Niño“which has the potential to disrupt global weather for several seasons.
From drought to devastating floods
El Niño is not just about heat. It’s a domino effect that changes the flow of air and precipitation around the world. What will we face? Europe and North America must prepare for prolonged droughts that will threaten agriculture and water supplies. Areas that are normally dry can face devastating torrential rains. Warming oceans are causing massive coral bleaching and marine animal die-offs, disrupting the food chain.
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo emphasizes that this is not just a weather forecast, but a call to action. States must invest in early warning systems and infrastructure that can withstand extreme fluctuations, writes the website. The world must prepare for the development of El Niño, which is often associated with increased heat, drought or rainfall in different parts of the world.
According to the latest report of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the climate system of our planet is in a state of deep imbalance. Natural cycles that have stabilized global weather for millennia are changing to unpredictable extremes as a result of human activity.
The Earth works as a complex mechanism where the oceans, atmosphere and glaciers work together to maintain a stable temperature. However, greenhouse gas emissions have swung this “climate pendulum” so much that natural phenomena such as El Niño and La Niña no longer function as before.
More than 90% of the excess heat in the climate system is absorbed by the oceans. They are warmer today than at any time in recorded history, fueling stronger storms and accelerating the melting of glaciers. Dry areas face even more drastic droughts, while wet areas are ravaged by floods. Arctic sea ice and mountain glaciers are retreating at a rate that threatens the long-term availability of fresh water for billions of people.
According to the WMO, it is not just gradual warming, but a loss of predictability. When the climate system is out of balance, extreme events occur more frequently, last longer, and appear in regions that are not prepared for them. We are no longer fighting only with higher temperatures. We are struggling with the total disruption of the systems that have ensured our food security, the stability of our water sources and the safety of our homes, the report states.
