Geneva, The United Nations said today that the "El Niño" phenomenon is a factor causing global temperatures to rise. It is expected to continue at least until April next year.
World Meteorological Organization or WMO The United Nations agency said the current "El Niño" phenomenon developed rapidly between July and August last year and is likely to be most severe between now and January. And there is a 90 percent possibility that the “El Niño” phenomenon will continue during the Northern Hemisphere winter and the upcoming Southern Hemisphere summer, and “El Niño” It is expected to stay until at least April.
Mr. Petteri Taalas, WMO Secretary-General said in a statement that Temperatures are currently at record highs on land and at sea. Since June This will put 2023 on track to be the hottest on record. along with a warning that Next year the weather could be even hotter. Extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, forest fires, heavy rains and floods. will increase in some regions and had a heavy impact As well as emphasizing the importance of the efficiency of the early warning system.
The “El Niño” phenomenon is a naturally occurring weather pattern. This is often related to increasingly warm weather conditions around the world. Including droughts in many areas of the world. And there is heavy rain in other areas that are not experiencing drought.
Source: Thai News Agency