Disaster● Elevated4d ago · Nov 2, 2026, 8:30 PM
Is El Niño worsening storms and flash floods in the Southwest?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
An extreme climate phenomenon is intensifying rainfall in the US Southwest, causing floods and evacuations in several states. El Niño, by warming the Pacific, increases humidity and enhances storms. Its impact is expected to extend for months.
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