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- The Pacific Ocean's Nino 3.4 region recorded an unprecedented sea surface temperature of 3.05 degrees Celsius above normal levels.
- This intensity surpasses previous records set in 1982, 1997, and 2015 while occurring two months earlier than historical benchmarks.
- Scientists anticipate the phenomenon may continue to intensify until reaching its peak in December.
- The event threatens global weather patterns, potentially leading to increased droughts, floods, and heat waves across different continents.
- Extreme weather events resulting from this climate shift pose significant risks to agriculture, energy supplies, and public health.
What to watch next
- Monitoring of daily temperature data in the Nino 3.4 region.
- Tracking of potential peak intensity reaching 4 degrees Celsius.
- Observation of regional impacts on monsoon patterns and weather-related disasters.
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