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11.06.2026.

18:30

Is the world facing a catastrophe?

The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has confirmed the development of El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, warning that it could trigger extreme weather events around the world.

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Is the world facing a catastrophe?
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The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has officially confirmed the development of El Niño in the warming Pacific Ocean, warning that this natural climate phenomenon could reach record strength and match or even surpass the historic 1997 El Niño, which caused billions of dollars in damage through heatwaves, floods, droughts, tornadoes, and wildfires around the world.

In a statement, NOAA said there is a 63 percent chance that El Niño will become so intense in late autumn and early winter that it will “rank among the strongest El Niño events on record since 1950,” according to AP.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described El Niño as “an urgent climate warning.”

“El Niño conditions are adding fuel to the fire of an already warming world,” he said.

El Niño often reduces, though does not eliminate, activity during the Atlantic hurricane season, while increasing it in the Pacific, meaning that Hawaii and other Pacific islands could face a greater risk from tropical storms and hurricanes.

Is the world facing a catastrophe?
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While heavy rainfall and flooding are expected along the west coast of South America, India is already facing more intense heatwaves, and Australia is experiencing drought, wildfires, and extreme heat.

Northeastern Africa is expected to face rapid swings from drought to heavy rainfall, while the United States could see stronger storms and heavier precipitation across the South, with potential benefits for agriculture.

Several climatologists predict that 2027 could become the hottest year on record due to the lingering effects of this El Niño event.

Scientists say that El Niño typically develops during the summer, peaks in late autumn or early winter, and dissipates the following spring. However, experts predict that this El Niño will reach its peak one or two months earlier than usual, based on strong early indicators observed in recent weeks.

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Floods Heat wave Climate changes NOAA super El Niño Pacific Ocean

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