Next El Niño May Be One of the Strongest in Decades

The UN says a new El Niño phase could begin soon. El Niño is a natural pattern in the ocean and the sky that changes weather around the world. The UN expects it could start within weeks. If it does, temperatures may rise further. This is happening at a time when the Earth is already under pressure from climate change. El Niño can shift rainfall, heat, and storm patterns. That can lead to drought in some regions and heavy rain or flooding in others. Scientists also warn that the next El Niño could be among the strongest seen in decades. Because of this, governments and communities may need to prepare for more extreme weather and its effects.