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El Niño to bring extreme weather across world, could break heat records: UN

By Ryan Wu
Published in Weather News
May 06, 2023
1 min read
El Niño to bring extreme weather across world, could break heat records: UN

So, I came across this article about El Niño and it’s pretty crazy! Basically, the UN is warning that it could bring extreme weather and potentially break heat records across the world.

From what I understand, El Niño is a phenomenon that occurs when there’s a warming of the ocean surface along the equator in the Pacific Ocean. This warming can cause a disruption in weather patterns and lead to things like heavy rain, flooding, droughts, and even hurricanes.

The reason why this is a big deal is because El Niño can have a ripple effect on food supplies, water resources, and ultimately, people’s livelihoods. I mean, I remember when we had a severe drought a few years ago and it was really tough for farmers in our area.

The UN is saying that we need to be prepared for a potentially severe El Niño event because of the impact it could have on vulnerable populations, especially in places with weak infrastructure or limited resources.

All in all, this article definitely caught my attention because it’s a reminder of how interconnected our world is and how even something like ocean temperatures can have a huge effect on our daily lives. It’s definitely something to keep an eye on in the coming months.


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