UN warns of potentially strongest El Niño in decades, with climate change amplifying risks
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Summary
The UN has issued a warning that an El Niño weather event is developing, which could be one of the strongest in decades. Scientists are concerned that the combination of El Niño and human-caused climate change could significantly reshape weather patterns around the world, potentially leading to extreme weather events, temperature records, and disruptions to global climate systems.
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It could be the strongest in decades
Prepare for El Niño, UN warns
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