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Strongest El Niño on Record Triggers California State of Emergency

Original: Strongest El Niño on Record Triggers California State of Emergency and Is Already Affecting Global Weather Patterns

A record-strength El Niño has prompted California to declare a state of emergency as the warming of Pacific Ocean waters drives extreme conditions. Scientists and commentators say the event is already disrupting weather patterns worldwide, with storms hitting California and droughts, floods and heat shifts expected in other regions. Analysts warn that this El Niño could be among the most consequential climate events of the year.

Why now: The declaration of a state of emergency and fears of global weather disruption are drawing widespread attention.

California El Niño Union of Concerned Scientists

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Strongest El Niño on Record Triggers California State of Emergency and Is Already Affecting Global Weather Patterns · The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists

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