El Nino, heat fuel destructive storms across Pacific

The Pacific faces a dangerous mix of typhoons and hurricanes fueled by a strengthening El Nino and rising ocean heat, resulting in devastating storms that have claimed hundreds of lives and caused billions in damage, according to reports. The intense El Nino, which emerged in June, is creating conditions favorable for tropical cyclones across the Pacific, with 12 forming in August alone, the most in a single month since 1961.

This surge in storm activity has led to the cancellation of shipping routes and disrupted trade, with container giant Maersk reporting port congestion due to severe typhoons. In contrast, the Atlantic has remained relatively quiet compared to its typical start, with the calmest period since 1941.

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