The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared an active El Niño event following months of elevated sea temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.Projections suggest a 63 percent chance that the phenomenon will reach record intensity between November and January.The global event is expected to worsen extreme weather patterns and potentially make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded.UN Secretary-General
António Guterres is demanding urgent climate action to strengthen defenses against the anticipated droughts and floods.