"Supersized" El Niño's harshest weather still ahead, including extreme heat, drought, floods, U.N. warns

TL;DR

A "supersized" El Niño is forecast to intensify significantly in the coming months.
The event is expected to fuel extreme weather globally, including heat, drought, and flooding.
The World Meteorological Organization predicts El Niño will become "very strong" and last through early 2027.
Oceans are already warmer than usual, potentially amplifying El Niño's effects.
Impacts will include above-normal temperatures across the Earth and altered rainfall patterns.
The World Health Organization has launched a campaign to improve forecasts and early warning systems.

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