WMO Warns of Unprecedented El Niño Event with Global Weather Disruption
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What happened
The World Meteorological Organization confirmed its status as a specialized United Nations agency, and Celeste Saulo was named its Secretary General. Separately, the organization warned of an unprecedented El Niño event, projecting sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific could rise to 3.8°C above average during November, December, and January.
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Why it matters
El Niño is a climate phenomenon that disrupts atmospheric circulation and rainfall patterns across the world. This disruption could lead to severe drought in some regions and unusually heavy rainfall and flooding in others, potentially escalating humanitarian emergencies globally.
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Who's involved
- United NationsThe overarching global international organization under which WMO operates.
- World Meteorological OrganizationThe specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for meteorology and climate monitoring.
- Celeste SauloThe Secretary General and chief executive of the World Meteorological Organization.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- KenyaSpeculative
Kenya might face increased humanitarian and recovery costs due to the climate risks associated with the event.
- AfricaSpeculative
Africa may see increased humanitarian and recovery costs across the continent due to widespread drought and flooding.
- East AfricaSpeculative
East Africa could face increased risk to agricultural supply and food security from severe drought and flooding.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- El Niño warnings may increase World Food Programme's humanitarian demandsEl Niño warnings may increase World Food Programme's humanitarian demandsPossible
- Unprecedented climate warnings may pressure Paris Agreement signatoriesUnprecedented climate warnings may pressure Paris Agreement signatoriesPossible
- El Niño's climate risks may increase humanitarian costs for KenyaEl Niño's climate risks may increase humanitarian costs for KenyaPossible
- Unprecedented El Niño could disrupt global food systemsThe Food and Agriculture Organization may face increased pressure to manage climate-driven food insecurity.Possible
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The entities involved
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
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World Meteorological Organization
specialized agency of the United Nations for meteorology
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Celeste Saulo
Argentine meteorologist
Related events
- WMO Secretary-General hosted an event at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency involving Nigerian officials.
- The International Meteorological Organization is the predecessor to the current World Meteorological Organization body.
- The UN operates in the New York area and follows advisories issued by the National Weather Service.