El Niño approaching peak intensity, may rival 1982-83 and 1997-98 events

El Niño remains active and is approaching its expected period of maximum intensity, with potential similarity to the strong episodes of 1982-1983 and 1997-1998. The comparison suggests a potentially severe climate event, though the exact intensity and impacts remain uncertain. This matters because strong El Niño events typically disrupt global weather patterns, affecting agriculture, water resources, and energy demand.

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