World Meteorological Organisation
Coverage of World Meteorological Organisation in the Nexus archive.
- El Niño to develop into strong event between July and September, UN warns
The UN's World Meteorological Organisation warns that El Niño will rapidly develop into a strong event between July and September, increasing the risk of extreme weather globally. The phenomenon is expected to intensify droughts, heatwaves, and heavy rainfall, with ocean temperatures in key regions projected to exceed 2°C above average.
- 40 drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave
40 people drowned in France as they sought to cool down during a severe heatwave affecting much of Europe. Record temperatures disrupted schools and transport networks in Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Spain. The heatwave, driven by an Omega block weather pattern, is linked to Europe warming more than twice the global average.
- Why is Europe still not ready for extreme heat?
Europe's governments are shown to be unprepared for extreme heatwaves, with record-breaking temperatures in the UK and Ireland and an estimated 250 excess deaths in the UK. The World Meteorological Organisation warns of returning El Niño conditions, signaling more dangerous heat.