THE United States is currently facing an impending El Niño Threat and experts warn of extreme weather consequences.
On Thursday, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the arrival of El Niño, a climate phenomenon with warmer ocean temperatures.
El Niño increases the risk of heavy rainfall, droughts, and temperature records.
While its influence is weak in summer, it intensifies from late fall to spring.
This El Niño is expected to strengthen, with an 84% chance of a moderate to strong event by winter.
NOAA urges preparedness and monitoring as El Niño affects weather patterns and hurricane activity.
Meanwhile, NOAA climate scientist Michelle L’Heureux warns that climate change could exacerbate or mitigate the effects of El Niño, potentially leading to new temperature records in areas already experiencing above-average temperatures during this climate pattern.
Siberia experiences shattering heat wave records
Meanwhile, in a similar report, Siberia is facing its worst heatwave in history, with scorching temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.7 degrees Celsius.
Record-breaking heat records have been shattered, indicating the alarming intensity of the conditions.
This early June, heat wave is a clear sign of the region’s rapid warming trend.
Experts warn that unless greenhouse gas emissions are rapidly reduced, such extreme heat events will continue to happen more frequently, posing significant risks to both people and nature.
