Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.
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"We have been signalling for months that the developing El Niño will be an unprecedented event."
— Professor Adam Scaife , Academic
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Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.
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