Powerful El Niño could raise sea levels, worsen coastal flooding and disrupt weather patterns this winter.
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Scientists in California are warning that a potentially powerful El Niño could bring unusually high sea levels and increase the risk of coastal flooding during the coming winter.
Researchers say a “Super El Niño” of this magnitude could have effects far beyond the California coastline, potentially triggering significant shifts in weather patterns around the world.
Higher-than-normal sea levels could make coastal communities more vulnerable to flooding, particularly when combined with storms, high tides and powerful waves.
Scientists are closely monitoring conditions in the Pacific Ocean as they assess the strength of the developing climate pattern. A particularly strong El Niño could have widespread consequences, affecting rainfall, temperatures and extreme weather across different regions.
