The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that El Niño is intensifying and is expected to peak around December 2026. The climate phenomenon could affect temperature and rainfall patterns in different parts of the world.
The WMO said sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific are likely to remain unusually high. The developing conditions could raise the risk of both heavy rainfall and drought in affected areas.
El Niño may influence global weather patterns
El Niño is associated with changes in temperature and rainfall patterns. Its potential effects vary across regions, with some areas facing an increased risk of heavy rain while others may experience drought.
The WMO expects the phenomenon to reach its peak around December 2026, while unusually warm sea surface temperatures are likely to persist in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.
