Environment & Climate
United Nations warns strengthening El Nino will peak in December
El Nino could become the strongest since 1950, according to France 24.
The short version
- The United Nations warned that El Nino will strengthen further before reaching its peak in December.[France 24]
- WMO leadership stated that the weather pattern is firmly established and expanding rapidly.[France 24]
- The World Meteorological Organization noted the phenomenon may be the strongest recorded since at least 1950.[France 24]
Key facts
- The United Nations announced that El Nino will intensify prior to peaking in December.[France 24]
- WMO head Celeste Saulo stated that El Nino is already firmly established and rapidly intensifying.[France 24]
- The World Meteorological Organization noted the current event could be the strongest since at least 1950.[France 24]
What remains uncertain
- The World Meteorological Organization has not definitively confirmed whether the event will surpass all historical records since 1950.[France 24]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.