Severe weather warnings are intensifying worldwide as El Niño strengthens rapidly. UN News forecasts further growth of this climate pattern, which raises risks of record heatwaves and cyclones. Canada is battling wild storms and flooding. Alberta and N.W.T. have reported extreme 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 urge the public to stay updated on warnings for developing hazards. The rapid intensification points to increasingly unstable conditions ahead for many regions throughout the year.