Fears that global temperatures will hit record highs have started to grow, as experts warn El Niño may form later this year.
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there is a 50 to 60 per cent chance of El Niño developing during the July to September period and beyond, while the transition from La Niña to ENSO-neutral is expected in February-April at a 60 per cent likelihood.
