Life Threatening Rains Expected Across Two Dozen States Over Next Week The arrival of super El Niño this winter has triggered a chain reaction of potentially life threatening rains across nearly two dozen states in the US, leaving behind a trail of destruction and raising questions about our preparedness to face such extreme weather events.
At its core, El Niño is a complex climate pattern involving fluctuations in Pacific Ocean temperatures.
While it's often touted as a natural phenomenon that can bring much needed rain to drought stricken regions, its intensifying effects this winter have taken on a more ominous tone.