Prepare for extreme weather: WMO warns of hotter global temperatures
Heads up: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that an El Nino event might be on the way this year.
WMO forecasts a widespread signal for higher-than-normal land temperatures around the world from March to May 2026, with weather patterns likely to get a bit unpredictable.
Separately, WMO says an El Nino may develop later this year.
'El Nino' can have far-reaching effects
El Nino can mess with things like rainfall and heat: think weaker monsoons in India, more intense droughts or floods elsewhere, and even record-breaking global heat.
The WMO points out that these changes can hit agriculture, health, and disaster planning hard.
As WMO chief Celeste Saulo puts it, seasonal forecasts are key for helping communities prepare and avoid losses.
Basically: it's worth paying attention.