The United Nations has warned that the El Niño climate phenomenon is 'supersizing before our eyes'. The event is forecast to be the largest in at least 1,000 years and will almost certainly shatter temperature records.
Record-breaking heatwaves and extreme weather
This comes after a summer of record-breaking heatwaves and extreme weather driven by global heating. The El Niño event means 2027 is almost certain to be the hottest year ever recorded.
Forecast and impact
The UN's warning highlights the scale of the phenomenon, which is expected to push global temperatures to unprecedented levels. The forecast suggests the coming year will surpass all previous temperature records.
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