Australia Braces for Scorching Heat and Devastating Bushfires: El Niño Takes Hold in the Pacific A powerful El Niño event has officially begun in the tropical Pacific Ocean, bringing with it a heightened risk of extreme weather conditions around the world. For Australia, this means hotter and drier conditions, increasing the likelihood of devastating bushfires and exacerbating the effects of climate change. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that climate change will amplify the impacts of El Niño on the country, leading to prolonged periods of extreme heat that could have catastrophic consequences. As Australia heads into a potentially treacherous fire season, residents and emergency services are on high alert, bracing for the worst.
El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier ReefFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared an El Niño – the phenomenon linked to hotter and drier conditions for Australia – is now locked in place in the tropical Pacific Ocean.The bureau warned climate change would amplify the effects on Australia, including the risk of extreme heat and bushfires. Continue reading...
