El Niño Edges Closer to 'Super' Status with Global Impacts Anticipated; May Affect Winter Behaviours

Sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific continue to increase, signalling a strengthening El Niño.

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The rising ocean temperatures are nearing historical thresholds to be classified as a "super" El Niño event.

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El Niño impacts weather patterns worldwide - cooler/wetter conditions in parts of Asia, drier in Australia, Peru, Brazil, increased Atlantic hurricane activity.

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Strong El Niño events occur every 15-20 years on average, with the last being in 1997-98 having major global impacts.

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If El Niño intensifies further, record warm temperatures, altered storm tracks and reduced regional snowpacks are anticipated.

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Cascading impacts may affect commodities like palm oil, rice, coffee, cocoa if drought persists in areas.

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Monitoring agencies suggest this El Niño could significantly influence weather across North America this upcoming winter.

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1. Understanding risks across agriculture, water resources and disaster management may help regions prepare for a potentially extreme El Niño climate event.

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