The World Meteorological Organization has warned that the probability of a "super El Niño" event is approaching 100%.

International climate scientists and leading researchers warn that a dangerous natural phenomenon — the "super El Niño" — may reach its peak in the coming months across the Earth, according to One.uz.

Experts caution that the phenomenon, expected to reach its highest intensity in December of this year, could trigger record-breaking heat anomalies on a global scale. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and influential research centers have issued alarming forecasts regarding the phenomenon’s impact on human health and safety.

WMO Analysis: Near 100% Probability and 75-Year Record
Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization, provided details on the anticipated scale of the natural process. Duration: According to the organization’s calculations, there is a near 100% probability that this major climatic event will persist and continue until February 2027.

Historical Scale: "This phenomenon could become one of the strongest and most extensive events observed on our planet since 1950," emphasized the WMO leadership. Global Imbalance: El Niño may not only cause sharp increases in air temperature but also lead to successive flooding, intense wildfires across many regions of the world, and disruption of ocean currents.

University of Chicago Report: Risk of 451,000 Human Deaths
A medical-climatic study conducted by scientists at the University of Chicago in the United States reveals the severity of the anticipated danger. Rise in Mortality Indicators: According to experts’ calculations, extreme heat caused by El Niño could result in an additional 451,000 deaths worldwide between June 2026 and February 2027.

Primary Risk Groups: Excessive heat is expected to disproportionately affect individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, the elderly, and populations in underdeveloped regions with limited access to clean water and cooling systems. Scientists urge countries worldwide to strengthen preparedness in healthcare and emergency response systems ahead of the expected temperature surge beginning in December.