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  1. El Niño is causing widespread intense heat signals across Africa, South America, Europe, South Asia, and East Asia, monitored by the WMO and UN.
  2. El Nino is forecast to cause varied climate impacts across the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Central America, South Asia, and South America.

WMO forecasts record-strength El Niño event peaking in late 2026

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What happened

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The World Meteorological Organization confirmed a strong El Niño wave for 2026, which is expected to be the strongest on record for this time of year. Celeste Saulo, chief of the World Meteorological Organization, warned that the event may be stronger than ever before. The climate pattern is forecast to peak by November or December and persist into early 2027.

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Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The climate pattern is expected to disrupt weather patterns worldwide, potentially causing trillions of dollars in damages globally. It is forecast to bring extreme heat, droughts, and floods across regions including Latin America, Eastern and Southern Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. These disruptions often impact agriculture, infrastructure, and supply chains.

El Niño is forecast to cause varied climate impacts across the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Central America, South Asia, and South America. It is currently causing widespread intense heat signals across Africa, South America, Europe, South Asia, and East Asia.

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Who's involved

  • World Meteorological OrganizationSpecialized agency of the United Nations for meteorology, monitoring the event.
  • Celeste SauloArgentine meteorologist and chief executive of the World Meteorological Organization.
  • United NationsGlobal international and intergovernmental organization under which the World Meteorological Organization operates.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • MalawiSpeculative

    Flooding risks in Southern Africa could strain local economy and increase disaster costs.

  • agricultureSpeculative

    Crop losses worldwide might increase market prices and disrupt supply chains.

  • Southeast AsiaSpeculative

    Agriculture in Southeast Asia might face supply chain disruption due to lack of rainfall.

  • IndiaSpeculative

    Agriculture in India might face supply chain disruption and increased risk due to unprecedented strength.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

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  1. WMO assesses a strong El Niño event, prompting Yangon, Myanmar, to prepare shelters for extreme heat.Sub-event
  2. Saulo warns El Niño may be stronger than ever before.1 source
  3. Saulo noted extreme El Niño intensity as flooding risks rise in Southern Africa.1 source
  4. WMO forecasts El Niño will peak intensity by early 2027.1 source
  5. WMO predicts El Niño will intensify further, with Celeste Saulo speaking in Geneva.1 source
  6. WMO confirms El Niño certainty, adding a new layer to the ongoing situation.1 source

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