Most continents of the world should prepare for above-average temperatures, from August into October.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) announced on Friday, that affected regions are Africa, southern Europe, the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian subcontinent, eastern Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Africa, much of South America and New Zealand.
Wetter than normal conditions are expected over the Greater Horn of Africa, parts of Central Asia, Southern Europe, and Western North America, Southeastern South America.
Areas where drier-than-normal conditions will persist, are India, southern and eastern Australia, southern Central America, parts of the Caribbean, northwestern South America and Northern Europe.
Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General, said these conditions are driven by an El Niño, which shapes weather patterns across many parts of the world.
Saulo said “this El Niño developing against the backdrop of unprecedented ocean heat and rising temperatures, provides governments and communities with a window of opportunity to anticipate risks and act before impacts unfold. WMO and its Members are committed to ensuring that credible and relevant climate information reaches those that need it most.”
Picture taken during a monsoon in India.