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Next El Niño May Be One of the Strongest in Decades

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The UN warns about El Niño. This is a natural weather pattern. It may start in a few weeks. If it starts, it could make the planet warmer. Many places already feel stress from climate change. El Niño can change rain and heat. It can also affect storms and drought. Scientists say the next phase could be one of the strongest in many decades. That means more extreme weather may come soon.