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El Nino to be 'very strong', last until February, UN warns

The World Meteorological Organization said El Nino would peak towards the end of this year - though its knock-on impacts for the climate will continue well into 2027.

El Nino to be 'very strong', last until February, UN warns

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UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Nino as countries prepare for impact

The world has entered a “danger zone of extreme weather” as the impacts of El Niño start to be felt globally, UN head António Guterres has warned.

  • UN warns of "supersized" El Niño event, potentially strongest in 70 years
  • El Niño expected to last until February 2027 with temperatures up to 4C above average
  • Australia braces for severe impacts including penguin starvation and coral outbreaks

How to Prevent Lightning Strikes on Building

Learning how to prevent lightning strikes on building is important for protecting homes, offices, schools, apartments and other structures during thunderstorms.

  • Proper lightning protection system reduces damage risk during storms.
  • Grounding system safely dissipates electrical energy into the ground.
  • Regular inspections maintain effectiveness of lightning protection system.

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