El Niño Returns, Extreme Heat Expected

The UN weather agency has warned of the imminent return of El Niño, with an 80% chance of the warming phenomenon developing between June and August.

This could lead to extreme heat and weather events globally, including potential record temperatures in Ireland and the UK. Scientists predict a moderate to strong El Niño, which could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of storms, heat, and flooding.

Australia is also on watch for El Niño, with forecasters tracking a spike in temperatures that could trigger the climate driver by winter.