El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

Scientists have confirmed that an El Niño event is under way, prompting concerns about potential extreme weather conditions. This development is expected to lead to higher temperatures and possibly severe weather events. El Niño events are known to disrupt global climate patterns, resulting in droughts, floods, and other weather extremes. US scientists have officially declared the start of the El Niño event, warning of its potential impacts on global weather.

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