Government scientists could officially declare the arrival of El Nino as early as Thursday, June 11, when forecasters from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center are expected to make an announcement. Experts say the developing climate pattern could become a strong event.
"The science is clear: El Nino is arriving on our doorstep in the coming months with 90% certainty," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a video statement. "The world must treat it as the urgent climate warning it is. El Nino conditions will pour fuel on the fire of a warming world," according to USA Today.
