Severe weather alerts are escalating worldwide as El Niño strengthens rapidly. UN News forecasts further growth of this climate pattern, which raises risks of record temperatures and storms. Canada already faces wild storms and flooding. Alberta and N.W.T. have experienced unprecedented summer conditions this week. Global News and CBC confirm these alerts. Travelers are changing itineraries as awareness of risks grows in response to the instability. Australian authorities advise residents to stay updated on warnings for developing hazards. The rapid intensification points to increasingly unstable conditions ahead for many regions throughout the year.