UN Chief Warns World Has Entered ‘Danger Zone Of Extreme Weather’ As El Niño Intensifies

UN Chief Warns World Has Entered ‘Danger Zone of Extreme Weather’ as El Niño Intensifies United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world has entered a “danger zone of extreme weather” as the effects of El Niño begin to be felt across different parts of the globe. Guterres said the developing climate conditions could bring more intense and disruptive weather events, adding to the growing challenges posed by climate change. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern involving unusual warming of surface waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Its effects can influence weather patterns far beyond the Pacific region. The UN chief’s warning comes as scientists and climate experts continue to monitor the potential impact of the phenomenon on temperatures, rainfall, droughts and other extreme weather conditions. Communities in vulnerable regions could face increased risks from heatwaves, heavy rainfall, flooding and drought, depending on how El Niño interacts with existing climate patterns. Guterres has repeatedly called for stronger international action to tackle climate change, warning that rising global temperatures are making extreme weather events more frequent and severe. The UN has also stressed the importance of early-warning systems and climate adaptation to protect vulnerable populations. The latest warning adds urgency to calls for governments to strengthen preparedness, improve climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The UN Secretary-General urged countries to treat the growing climate threat seriously and take stronger action to protect people and communities from the effects of extreme weather.