WMO Warns: La Niña to Shape Weather Patterns in Coming Months

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that La Niña conditions may develop between September and November, potentially intensifying global weather extremes. The cooling phase of the Pacific Ocean cycle often triggers droughts in some regions and heavy rainfall in others, disrupting agriculture, food security, and economies.
Countries in Africa, Asia, and South America are expected to be particularly vulnerable, with the WMO urging governments to prepare emergency response plans. The last major La Niña event (2020–2023) caused billions of dollars in losses globally.
Experts caution that the effects will likely be amplified by the ongoing climate crisis.