The El Niño phenomenon, a climate pattern characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, is now "firmly established," according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The WMO issued its warning on Thursday, forecasting that El Niño will intensify significantly in the coming months and could persist until February 2027. This development is expected to have widespread effects on weather patterns across the globe. El Niño events typically occur every few years and can lead to extreme weather conditions, such as droughts, floods, and storms, depending on the region. In some areas, it can bring heavy rainfall and flooding, while in others, it may cause prolonged dry spells and heatwaves. The WMO's warning highlights the potential for these extreme conditions to become more pronounced as El Niño strengthens. The organization emphasized that the current El Niño is expected to be one of the strongest on record, which could have significant implications for agriculture, water resources, and public health worldwide. Countries in the tropics and subtropics are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of El Niño, as these regions are more directly influenced by changes in ocean temperatures and atmospheric circulation. While the WMO did not provide specific predictions for every region, it urged governments and communities to prepare for potential disruptions. The extended duration of the event until early 2027 suggests that the effects may be felt for an extended period, requiring long-term planning and adaptive measures to mitigate risks.