Extreme El Niño causes severe Southwest flooding

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A big weather event makes heavy rain. This rain causes floods in the Southwest.

This event is called El Niño. It is very strong this year and brings much rain.

Many places get floods now. These floods happen in some states.

The big ocean water is warm. El Niño makes it warmer and causes big storms.

This event changes weather everywhere. People must watch the news and stay safe.

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What is El Niño?

El Niño is a big weather event.

What does El Niño cause?

It causes heavy rain, floods, and big storms.

What should people do?

People should watch the news and stay safe.

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