The United Nations weather agency has forecast a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months.⁣ ⁣ El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, ​which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, according ​to the World Meteorological Organization.⁣ ⁣ The WMO said warm ocean waters were driving El Nino's development and predicted above-average temperatures in most parts of the world from June to August. The WMO said it is likely El Nino will continue until November.⁣ ⁣ Read more on the CGTN Europe website.⁣ ⁣ #elnino #wmo #climate #climatechange