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El Niño set to return

El Niño set to return

The World Meteorological Organization has issued a warning that the warming El Niño climate pattern is likely to return by May 2026.

This cyclical phenomenon is expected to supercharge extreme weather events, including intense heatwaves and shifting rainfall patterns across the globe.

Scientists warn that the return of El Niño, combined with human-induced climate change, could push global temperatures to unprecedented record highs.

The transition is likely to impact agricultural yields and water security, prompting calls for urgent international preparedness and adaptation measures.