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Radio presenter: In our studio today, we are talking to Yuka Tanaka, Professor in Meteorology, who has been researching the impacts of El Nino and the effect that global warming might have on future El Nino events. Yuka, what can you tell us about your research?

Yuka: Well, we know that El Nino events have become more severe over the past 25 years. The 2015 event contributed to a record number of typhoons in the Central Pacific— 16 were recorded that year, and itis estimated that over 60, million people suffered from hunger and malnutrition in 2016 due to droughts influenced by El Nino. 

Radio presenter: And are they getting worse because of global warming?

Yuka: It’s possible, yes, and it’s likely to affect the events in the future. What we don’t know is whether the events will become stronger or more frequent.

Radio presenter: So, what can we do to prepare for the next El Nino?

Yuka: Well, the good thing is that scientists can predict when they are coming and we CAN prepare. It's essential to give early warnings to communities. Having an evacuation plan is very important. And of course, in the long term, this is just another reason why we all need to focus on 'global warming’ and do everything we can to stop it getting worse.