El Niño
Event DisasterEl Niño is a climate phenomenon that affects global temperatures and weather patterns.
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Event Overview
El Niño is a complex climate pattern that occurs when the surface temperature of the Pacific Ocean warms up more than usual. This warming can have significant effects on global weather patterns, leading to droughts in some areas and floods in others. Recent news articles suggest that El Niño may be emerging this summer, with some experts predicting it could be exceptionally strong, potentially supercharging extreme weather events and pushing global temperatures to record heights next year. The phenomenon has been linked to recent record-breaking heatwaves in Europe and the US, as well as severe droughts in certain regions. As the climate continues to change, El Niño's impact is becoming increasingly relevant, making it a topic of concern for scientists and policymakers alike.
Last updated: September 16, 2026
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Panama canal traffic to be cut again as drought from El Niño worsens
‘Sweat the asset’: new development minister plots path to make UK aid count
Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands
Australian ski resorts to close up to a month early due to global heating and El Niño
Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
BoM forecasts strongest El Niño on record as research points to ‘alarming’ climate change influence
Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
