Intensified by climate change, this El Niño is exceeding previous records and it is on track to unleashing severe and destructive extreme weather in the coming months.
“This El Niño is playing out in uncharted territory. Our planet has altered dramatically because of climate change.”
Preparation and action is needed now to prevent frightening scenarios of loss and destruction.One city and five countries have already declared a state of emergency due to the El Niño, while the United Nations has deployed emergency resources to a further 10 countries. The number of places facing a state of emergency is expected to increase considerably in coming months.
