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"Extreme weather conditions". UN warns of an "extremely intense" El Niño arrival

RTP Notícias3 September 2026 at 10:00

The World Meteorological Organization of the United Nations (WMO) issued an alert about the rapid intensification of the El Niño phenomenon, which could be the strongest recorded in the last thousand years. A new report from the organization warns of the risk of extreme weather events in the coming months.

The phenomenon is gaining strength at an accelerated pace, surpassing initial scientist expectations. The predicted intensity makes it potentially historic in terms of magnitude.

The expected consequences include extreme climate conditions in various regions of the world, with significant impact on weather patterns, agriculture, and water resources. The scientific community remains on high alert to monitor the evolution of the phenomenon.

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