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El Nino Hits Record Strength
Japan's weather agency reports El Nino has reached strongest recorded intensity, threatening global economic disruptions.
In brief
Japan's weather agency reports El Nino has reached strongest recorded intensity, threatening global economic disruptions. Japan's national weather agency says El Nino has intensified to record strength, risking prolonged economic disruptions. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
El Nino Intensifies
Japan's national weather agency reports El Nino has intensified to record strength, threatening widespread economic disruptions.
Record Sea Temperatures
Sea surface temperatures in a tropical Pacific patch monitored by Japan Meteorological Agency were 4 degrees Celsius above normal as of September, the highest since records began in 1949.
Previous Record
The previous record was set in December 1997 when temperatures were 3.7 degrees Celsius above normal, according to the bureau.
The one thing
Japan's national weather agency says El Nino has intensified to record strength, risking prolonged economic disruptions.
