Key facts
- El Niño conditions are developing.
- The World Meteorological Organization confirmed the development.
- Nations are advised to prepare for extreme weather risks.
- Potential impacts include storms, flooding, droughts, and heatwaves.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed the development of El Niño conditions. The UN agency advised that nations "need to prepare" for the increasing risk of extreme storms, flooding, droughts, and heatwaves globally. This climate pattern is anticipated to significantly impact global temperature and rainfall patterns across the world.