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How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?

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How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?
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The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year's El Niño has already surpassed previous records. Forecasters expect it to strengthen even further before approaching its usual peak around December.

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