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: June 6, 2026
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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
Australian snow season begins amid El Niño fears
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‘That’s a bad combination’: why Australia may be in for a slushy snow season
Why is Europe still not ready for extreme heat?
El Niño expected to develop in coming months, bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern Australia
Heavy rain and storms expected in Australia’s south-east as severe weather warning issued for Tasmania
Parts of England expected to hit 35C in ‘unprecedented’ May heatwave
