WMO warns El Niño to be 'very strong intensity event', urges preparedness

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning that the ongoing El Niño is expected to become a 'very strong intensity event', urging governments to prepare for potential disasters. The statement calls for calm but emphasizes proactive measures to mitigate impacts. This is a significant escalation in official warnings, though specific regional impacts remain uncertain.