Strong El Niño will develop rapidly over coming months, says UN weather agency

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The UN weather agency forecasts a strong El Niño developing rapidly in the coming months, increasing risks of extreme weather and climate events globally. This prediction highlights heightened concern for potential droughts and other severe environmental impacts worldwide.

The intensity of El Niño is important because it increases the likelihood of extreme weather and climate events in different parts of the world, says World Meteorological Organization scientist Alvaro Silva