07 Jan 2025
When and where to book a holiday in 2025 as global weather event begins
The 2023-24 El Niño was recognised by the World Meteorological Organization as one of the five strongest on record, with 2023 officially confirmed as the hottest year on record . In 2024, El Niño, combined with human-driven climate change, contributed to record-breaking global temperatures. Heatwaves affected every continent, with regions such as the Mediterranean, Balkans, Japan and South Korea suffering casualties and public health crises. Over ten countries recorded temperatures surpassing 50°C (122°F) in more than one location, including the United States' Death Valley.
The cooler phase of ENSO, known as La Niña , is expected to emerge and persist through January-March 2025, before a return to ENSO-neutral conditions. Although La Niña is associated with cool temperatures, more extreme weather events can be expected amid rising global temperatures .
Read the full article in the Mirror.
The cooler phase of ENSO, known as La Niña , is expected to emerge and persist through January-March 2025, before a return to ENSO-neutral conditions. Although La Niña is associated with cool temperatures, more extreme weather events can be expected amid rising global temperatures .
Read the full article in the Mirror.
