Scientists at the World Meteorological Organization have confirmed that every forecast model now predicts the El Nino event will persist through February, raising concerns for global weather patterns. The persistent warm oceanic anomaly is expected to intensify rainfall in the southern United States, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa, while potentially sparking droughts in the western Pacific and northern Australia. Climate experts warn that the extended El Nino could exacerbate already strained agricultural systems and increase the risk of extreme weather events, prompting governments to prepare for heightened emergency response and food security measures.
The World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February.
