NEW DELHI: The world's oceans have reached their highest recorded temperatures for June, with scientists warning that the rapid development of El Niño is likely to amplify global heat, marine heatwaves, stronger cyclones, floods and droughts over the coming months. The warming oceans are not only reshaping weather patterns across continents but are also threatening marine ecosystems, agriculture and food security, including in countries such as India where authorities have already begun preparing for possible monsoon disruptions.
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