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El Niño reaches unprecedented strength, scientists warn of 'perfect storm'
Original: 'Perfect storm': El Niño goes off the charts
Scientists report that El Niño, the periodic warming of Pacific Ocean waters, has reached record-breaking levels described as going 'off the charts'. Meteorologists warn the phenomenon could combine with other warming trends to create a 'perfect storm' of extreme weather worldwide, including intensified droughts, floods and heatwaves in the months ahead.
Why now: El Niño's record strength is raising urgent concerns about extreme global weather impacts in the coming months.
Evidence
- 'Perfect storm': El Niño goes off the charts · USA Today
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