UN weather agency confirms strong El Nino, warns of extreme events

TREE NEWS update: The World Meteorological Organization confirmed on September 3 that an El Nino event has emerged and is expected to strengthen into a super El Nino within months. The UN agency said there is a near 100% chance the event will peak by end of 2024 and persist until February 2027. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the world has entered a ‘danger zone’ for extreme weather, as climate experts note heightened risks due to global warming.