UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Guardian · Sep 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
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UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact(opens original report in a new tab)The GuardianTier B
‘Supersizing before our eyes’: UN warns of record El Niño approaching(opens original report in a new tab)Event is likely to be largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into a world already in a climate crisis The El Niño climate phenomenon is “supersizing before our eyes”, the UN has said. The event is near… — The Guardian
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