El Niño's 15th Week Shatters Intensity Records, UN: 'Climate Crisis in Overdrive'
The 2026 El Niño has broken early-stage intensity records in the Pacific, prompting the United Nations to warn of escalating extreme weather worldwide. With record heat, wildfires, and drought already devastating regions, officials say the worst is ahead as the event likely peaks at record strength later this year. This analysis explores the compounding climate risks and the urgent need for adaptation.
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