El Niño Conditions Strengthen Risk Of Global Extreme Weather Events

Heatwaves and extreme weather is expected across the world.

El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific and are forecast to strengthen rapidly over the coming months.

The World Meteorological Organisation says it increases the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and other extreme weather events in many parts of the world.

The WMO says it's stepping up early warning support to help governments and agencies prepare for potential impacts.

Alan O Reilly from Carlow Weather says it'll be later in the year before its impacts here:

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