# UN warns of extreme weather events as El Nino intensifies

The UN has warned that the El Nino weather phenomenon is set to intensify, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events globally. This could lead to severe droughts, floods, and heatwaves, impacting millions of people and disrupting food security.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/un-warns-likelihood-of-extreme-weather-events-as-el-nino-set-to-intensify?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:46:50 +0000