Next El Niño May Be the Strongest in Decades, UN Warns

The United Nations has warned that a new phase of El Niño could begin soon. El Niño is a natural pattern in the Pacific Ocean that can change weather worldwide. The UN says it could start within weeks. If El Niño strengthens, it may push global temperatures higher. This matters because the planet is already under pressure from climate change. Warmer conditions can affect health, water supplies, and farming. They can also shift rainfall, increase drought risk in some areas, and raise the chance of heavy storms elsewhere. The warning is meant to help governments and communities prepare for possible impacts. Scientists will watch ocean and weather data closely in the coming months.