The United Nations has warned that a new phase of the natural El Nino weather wave, which will increase temperatures, could begin within a few weeks.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) under the United Nations (UN) announced that there is an 80% chance of the El Nino weather phenomenon, which forms with the warming of surface waters in the Tropical Pacific, occurring between June and August, and a 90% chance after this period. The organization called on all countries to strengthen their early warning systems, warning that this situation will bring above-average temperatures and more extreme weather events almost everywhere. The statement also emphasized that temperature measurements in the Tropical Pacific are above average and this situation could create devastating effects.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a video message sent to a press conference held in Geneva, stated that the world should treat this situation as an urgent climate warning. Guterres noted that El Nino conditions will add fuel to the fire of a warming world, saying, “The only effective response is climate action equivalent to the crisis. This means ending the dependency on fossil fuels, accelerating the transition to renewable energy, protecting the most vulnerable, and providing early warning systems for everyone.”
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo, speaking at the press conference, emphasized that El Nino deeply affects many areas such as agriculture, energy, trade, and water resources. Saulo said, “This update is important because El Nino is one of the main drivers of global weather and climate patterns. Its footprint extends far beyond its origin in the Pacific Ocean, affecting livelihoods in all regions.”
Saulo stated that advanced seasonal forecasts and early warnings are vital for saving lives and mitigating economic impacts, saying, “We understand El Nino and can prepare much better thanks to science and investments from many countries. However, alongside El Nino, we are also experiencing extreme natural events, and these events increasingly require more investment.”
