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A previously submerged landmass temporarily surfaced and vanished on British Columbia’s largest reservoir, sparking local speculation about shifting water levels. Meanwhile, Ghana’s meteorological service prepares to host a World Meteorological Organization regional training center to enhance climate forecasting capabilities.
Leading global climate agencies, including the World Meteorological Organization, are now warning that the current El Niño cycle is rapidly accelerating and could become the strongest on record, echoing earlier forecasts from China's meteorological administration.
The El Niño climate phenomenon, which officially began in June, is intensifying its grip on the global climate, with above-normal temperatures expected to persist until October, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Europe is experiencing warming at more than twice the global average rate, according to the World Meteorological Organization. This trend, coupled with aging infrastructure not designed for such temperatures, is leading to unprecedented sales of air conditioners.
Global average sea surface temperatures reached nearly 21 degrees Celsius in June, surpassing previous records set during the 2023-24 El Nino event. Experts from the World Meteorological Organization warn that the El Nino phenomenon is rapidly intensifying from July to September, potentially bringing extreme weather events.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning that heatwaves will have a significant impact on health, labor, agriculture, and nature, advising populations to adapt as such episodes are expected to become more frequent.
A World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report indicates that Asia experienced extreme heat, significant rainfall, and glacier loss in 2025. The annual mean surface air temperature over Asian land areas ranked among the second to fourth warmest on record for the year.
The World Meteorological Organization estimates an 80% probability of an El Niño episode developing this summer, with experts suggesting a 90% chance of the extreme phenomenon occurring, potentially amplifying extreme weather events.
A World Meteorological Organization report forecasts new global temperature records in the next five years, with 2027 potentially becoming the hottest year ever due to the influence of El Niño.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and other agencies are warning of an increasing probability for the return of the El Niño phenomenon by mid-2026. This event is expected to bring significant global weather changes, including record heat and altered rainfall patterns, prompting countries to prepare for its potential impacts on water supply and agriculture.
Oceans have recorded record-breaking temperatures for nine consecutive years, while extreme weather events are causing thousands of deaths globally. The World Meteorological Organization warns that Earth's climate is more imbalanced than ever, urging an immediate shift away from fossil fuels.
The World Meteorological Organization has issued a warning that Earth's climate is more unbalanced than ever, reinforcing scientific discussions on the planet's energy imbalance and the progression of climate change.
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has declared the global climate to be in a state of emergency, as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirms 2015-2025 as the hottest decade on record, with Earth's climate increasingly out of balance due to rising greenhouse gas concentrations, continuous warming, and melting ice.
The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its flagship State of the Global Climate report, confirming 2015-2025 as the hottest decade on record and warning of a global climate emergency. The UN chief further emphasized that all climate indicators are 'flashing red' due to record heat trapped by the Earth, with consequences feared to last for thousands of years.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the El Nino phenomenon could affect India's monsoon season, potentially leading to hotter months ahead for the country.
The World Meteorological Organization has indicated a high probability of an El Niño event occurring after July.
Meteorologists have assigned the name Dolly to the upcoming Atlantic tropical system, creating an unintended coincidence with the late country music icon. The naming follows standard World Meteorological Organization rotation protocols.
The World Meteorological Organization has issued a warning about the increasing frequency and severity of sand and dust storms, which are no longer a phenomenon to be underestimated. The UN highlights their consequences and calls for immediate action, noting they contribute to up to 7 million premature deaths annually.
The UN Secretary-General has warned of a 'hot autumn' as the World Meteorological Organization predicts that El Niño-related anomalies will peak in November.
The World Meteorological Organization announced that dust storms reached record levels in 2025 in several regions, particularly in China and along the US-Mexico border.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the El Niño phenomenon has already developed and is expected to rapidly intensify between July and September, becoming a powerful climate event.
An expert from the World Meteorological Organization emphasizes the growing need to redesign infrastructure to adapt to a hotter climate, as Europe experiences severe heatwaves.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that exceptionally high average global temperatures are expected in 2026 and the following four years. Experts also predict a new hottest year will be recorded before 2031.
Following the 2023 El Niño, which contributed to record temperatures in 2024, the World Meteorological Organization warns that the phenomenon could recur or intensify globally in 2026.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned that the average global air temperature is likely to remain at or near record-high levels this year and for the next four years.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the global climate system has become 'more unstable than ever in history,' according to its latest report.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has advised Nigerians to brace for extreme weather conditions, urging preparedness for potential impacts.
The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its flagship State of the Global Climate report, confirming the past decade (2015-2025) as the hottest on record and Earth's heat imbalance hitting a record high in 2025, prompting the UN chief to warn of 'climate chaos' and deepening planetary imbalance.
The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its flagship State of the Global Climate report, confirming 2015-2025 as the hottest decade on record and greenhouse gas concentrations at their highest in 800,000 years, with Earth's heat imbalance hitting a record high in 2025, leading the UN to declare a global climate emergency and warn of lasting climate impact, further noting the Earth's climate is being pushed beyond its limits as El Niño looms.
World Meteorological Day is being celebrated today, commemorating the founding of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on this date in 1950.
The World Meteorological Organization has retired the name 'Melissa' after the deadly hurricane caused widespread devastation across the Caribbean.
From March to May, there is already "a widespread global signal of above-average land surface temperatures," warns the World Meteorological Organization.
The World Meteorological Organization is predicting a significant rise in Pacific Ocean temperatures, indicating a 'Super El Niño' that could surpass previous events. This phenomenon is expected to have widespread global climate impacts.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that periods of extreme heat are becoming more frequent, intense, and prolonged due to climate change, referencing the recent hot European summer.
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicates that global temperatures are rising. This increase is attributed to the strengthening El Niño phenomenon, which is impacting weather patterns worldwide.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the rapid development of El Niño is expected to intensify global extreme weather events, including heatwaves and droughts, with India already facing a significant rainfall deficit.
Ireland is expected to experience warmer temperatures over the coming week and throughout the rest of summer, with the World Meteorological Organization warning that El Nino conditions are developing rapidly and increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events globally.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicates an 80% chance of El Niño developing by August, while US forecasters see a 63% chance of a 'very strong' event, raising questions about scientific warnings versus media hype.
A climate scientist warns that the El Niño phenomenon is set to intensify extreme weather, potentially leading to hotter summers and colder winters globally, with a strong possibility of an extremely hot summer in the northern hemisphere, as the World Meteorological Organization issues a warning.
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization indicates an 86 percent chance that the world will experience its hottest year on record between 2026 and 2030.
A new report by Copernicus and the World Meteorological Organization reveals that Europe is warming at twice the global average, making it the fastest-warming continent. The report details severe consequences, including marine heatwaves and melting glaciers.
The World Meteorological Organization states that greenhouse gases are trapping more heat, leading to a record energy imbalance on Earth, with consequences including record low sea ice and extreme ocean warming.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning that Earth's climate is more unbalanced than ever, with ocean warming at record levels and projected to continue for centuries, indicating a significant planetary energy imbalance, and flags 2025 as among the hottest years on record with oceans and ice at risk.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that Earth's climate is more out of balance than ever, with greenhouse gas concentrations driving continuous warming of the atmosphere and oceans, and accelerating ice melt.
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization indicates that Earth's energy balance in 2025 was the most alarming since measurements began, warning that inaction on climate change will lead to consequences felt for thousands of years.
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization reveals an unprecedented energy imbalance on Earth, indicating the planet has never retained so much heat. This confirms 2025 as one of the hottest years and prompts warnings from Guterres about accelerating climate chaos.
The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7 degrees Celsius, measured by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on July 10, 1913.
More than 50 countries worldwide are now implementing cloud seeding programs, a practice aimed at increasing precipitation, according to the World Meteorological Organization.