UN warns El Nino will 'pour fuel on the fire' as Asia faces deadly heatwave
According to ABC News Australia, the UN has warned that a moderate-to-strong El Nino event is expected to develop and 'pour fuel on the fire' of existing extreme heat. The alert comes as India endures a deadly heatwave with temperatures touching 47 degrees Celsius.
ABC News AustraliaAccording to ABC News Australia, the United Nations has urged countries to prepare for a moderate-to-strong El Nino event in the months ahead. The warning lands in a window when extreme heat has already settled over large parts of Asia.
In parts of India, temperatures have climbed to 47 degrees Celsius, contributing to heat-related deaths. Experts note that El Nino can raise sea-surface temperatures and amplify atmospheric warming feedbacks. Pacific island nations are also preparing for possible shifts in rainfall and storm regimes.
Contingency plans in agriculture, energy and health are being revisited. Producers of tropical crops and water-management officials flag heightened risk through the June–September window. Governments are pulling forward steps to bolster early warning systems while tracking the weather models in real time.
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