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What is El Niño?
El Niño is a natural climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean that warms the surface waters. This warming affects global weather, leading to changes in rainfall and temperature across different regions. The current El Niño is 'supersizing', meaning it's becoming unusually strong, which is why the UN is concerned about record temperatures and its impact on food security.
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