Scientists warn El Nino could be strongest in 140 years, driving extreme weather | TheBriefWire
Scientists warn El Nino could be strongest in 140 years, driving extreme weather
Published 9 June 2026 · science
El Nino is intensifying in the tropical Pacific, with scientists warning it could be the strongest in 140 years. The phenomenon occurs when trade winds
El Nino is intensifying in the tropical Pacific, with scientists warning it could be the strongest in 140 years. The phenomenon occurs when trade winds weaken, allowing warm water to spread eastward, disrupting weather patterns globally.
The UN cautions that rising temperatures could trigger droughts, crop failures and food price increases. Forecasters expect El Nino to peak this autumn and persist into 2027, potentially making it the hottest year on record.
Al Jazeera's Everton Fox explains. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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