El Niño Forming By Late Summer, UN Warns Of Global Drought & Flood Risks
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 03, 2026, 14:27 IST | Updated: Jun 03, 2026, 14:27 IST
The United Nations is warning countries to prepare for the impacts of El Niño, a climate pattern that can dramatically alter weather conditions around the world. UN officials say the phenomenon could bring higher temperatures, intense heatwaves, heavier rainfall in some regions, and drought in others. The Secretary-General has urged governments to treat the developing conditions as an urgent climate warning, stressing that early preparation could help reduce the impact of future weather-related disasters.
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