WMO warns strengthening El Nino will increase extreme weather events globally
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Paul Carey
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The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warns that the El Nino weather system is forecast to intensify over the next three months, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events including heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall globally. The WMO is scaling up early warning support to help governments, humanitarian agencies, agriculture and health sectors, and vulnerable communities prepare for potential impacts. The Global Seasonal Climate Update indicates a "rapid development" into a strong El Nino event from July to September, continuing to strengthen during the northern hemisphere.
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The WMO is stepping up its early warning support to help governments, humanitarian agencies, agriculture and health industries, and vulnerable communities to prepare for the potential impact
The organisation's Global Seasonal Climate Update warns of a 'rapid development' into a strong El Nino event from July to September
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