'Super El Niño' intensifies to unprecedented levels, Bolivia declares emergency
A major Pacific Ocean phenomenon is driving extreme weather globally, with no peak yet in sight.
What to know
- A 'Super El Niño' from the Pacific is driving unprecedented extreme weather globally and has not yet peaked.
- Bolivia's president declared a state of emergency Saturday in response to the phenomenon's impacts.
- The episode has already reached major magnitude despite forecasts suggesting further intensification ahead.
“This natural cyclical phenomenon, which originates in the Pacific Ocean, is triggering a cascade of extreme weather events.”
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Bolivia declares state of emergency due to El Niño impacts — The Bolivian president declared a state of emergency on Saturday in response to the intensifying 'Super El Niño' and its weather impacts.
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'Super El Niño' intensification confirmed at unprecedented levels
Climate indicators show the natural cyclical phenomenon originating in the Pacific Ocean has reached major magnitude with a cascade of extreme weather events already underway. Experts note the peak of the episode has not yet been reached.
“It has already reached unprecedented levels…”
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