El Niño has arrived, likely to be 'very strong'

El Niño has returned and is expected to intensify into a very strong event this year, according to NOAA. Following the 2023-2024 winter, conditions are projected to strengthen in the coming months. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration states that this intensification will likely bring potentially significant impacts. This development marks the arrival of a powerful phase of the climate pattern, as the phenomenon continues to grow in strength throughout the current year.