UN Warns of El Nino's Return and Rising Global Temperatures

The United Nations has warned the world to prepare for the imminent return of El Nino and the increased global temperatures and extreme weather events it will bring.

According to information released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday, there is an 80 percent chance of El Nino developing before September and a 90 percent chance of it developing before November.

Experts say the special concern is that El Nino is developing against the backdrop of human-induced climate change. Therefore, its impact is likely to be even more intense and widespread.

Asia is estimated to be one of the most affected regions. Increased heat and drought are expected to put significant pressure on agriculture, electricity grids, and water supply.

Here is a description of the situation in various major regions of the continent:

Potentially Fatal for India

The main concern is that El Nino could intensify the heat and weaken the monsoon that arrives every year around June. This year's monsoon is also predicted to have below-average rainfall.

Experts have warned that such a situation could be devastating for India and the entire South Asian subcontinent. Extreme heatwaves are already occurring here, and an energy crisis has also emerged due to the Middle East crisis.

If rainfall is delayed due to El Nino, the heatwave that has spread across the country in recent weeks will continue for a longer period. This will have a serious impact on livelihoods and potentially increase the risk of thousands of deaths.

Lack of rainfall will be particularly devastating for farmers, as they depend on rain for the upcoming planting season. The May heat has already damaged wheat and mustard crops. El Nino is feared to exacerbate drought and seriously affect the country's food security.

Indian agricultural expert and activist Devendra Sharma told 'Climate Tracker Carbon Copy',