As per WSJ, the warm spell that the world is facing currently could raise ocean temperatures as much as 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit, and that might result in widespread droughts for some, floods for more, and chaos in global food supplies.
In the years 1877 and 1878, an El Niño-fueled famine killed millions of people across the tropics. Now, more than 140 years later, the world is entering a new El Niño, which is a prolonged climate event featuring unusually warm temperatures that pops up every couple of years.
Researchers warn that it might be one of the strongest on record, leading to profound volatility and hardship in different areas around the globe.
As per the report from WSJ, the warm spell might raise ocean temperatures by nearly 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit, and that might mean widespread droughts for some and flooding for others, and chaos in food supplies.