El Nino set to be 'strong' as UN warns of heatwaves and floods
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World Meteorological Organization forecasts more likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall due to El Nino.
The United Nations’ weather watchdog is warning governments and humanitarian organisations to brace for “extreme weather events” including heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall due to the El Nino weather phenomenon.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a statement on Friday that El Nino conditions had already set in and are “forecast to strengthen rapidly” between July and September.
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World Meteorological Organization forecasts more likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall due to El Nino.
The United Nations’ weather watchdog is warning governments and humanitarian organisations to brace for “extreme weather events” including heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall due to the El Nino weather phenomenon.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a statement on Friday that El Nino conditions had already set in and are “forecast to strengthen rapidly” between July and September.