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 heatwaves and cyclones. Canada is battling 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 urge the public to monitor alerts closely for developing hazards. The rapid intensification points to increasingly unstable conditions ahead for many regions throughout the year.