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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"El Niño is being supersized before our eyes. The science leaves no room for doubt: the planet is in uncharted waters, and those waters are heating up."
— António Guterres , Executive
"El Niño has the potential to deliver a massive blow to communities and economies across the world."
— Celeste Saulo , Academic
"[But] Southern Australia is getting slammed."
— Dr. Alistair Hobday , Academic
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The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
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