Meteorologists have confirmed the arrival of El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, warning it could develop into one of the strongest events recorded. This climate pattern is expected to intensify global heat and trigger extreme weather events like floods, droughts, wildfires, and storms in the coming months.

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather, including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms, over the coming months.