El Niño
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SemaforEl Niño Event Raises Global Temperatures and Energy Demand
Record heat linked to a strong El Niño is increasing electricity use in multiple regions. The weather pattern coincides with elevated energy prices in several countries.
ibtimes.co.ukStrong El Niño Expected to Affect Global Weather and Economies
A powerful El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strengthen through winter. Historical events show it can alter weather patterns, damage crops, and reduce economic output for several years.
ibtimes.co.ukScientists Say Developing El Niño May Increase Heatwaves Droughts and Floods
Scientists stated this week that a developing El Niño is likely to amplify heatwaves, droughts and floods in 2026. They noted that the long-term warming caused by burning fossil fuels has made the consequences of moderate or strong El Niño events more damaging than similar events…
hrw.orgStudy Finds Elevated Armed Conflict Risk Above Certain Drought Thresholds During El Niño in Parts of Central America and Southern Africa
A study published May 11, 2026 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found statistically significant connections between armed conflicts and climate impacts from El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole. Researchers analyzed data from 1950 to 2023 and identified droug…
El Niño Expected to Bring Drier Conditions to Parts of Asia in 2026
El Nino is forecast to bring drier conditions and hotter weather to countries from India to New Zealand later in 2026, compounding existing inflationary pressures. Inflation accelerated to multiyear highs across much of Asia, with the Philippines and Pakistan seeing the sharpest…
theinertia.comScientists Assess Potential for Strong El Niño Event in 2024
Climate scientists have noted an increasing likelihood of an El Niño event forming later in 2024, with a 61% chance according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A strong El Niño, defined by sea surface temperatures rising at least 2°C in the central and easte…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAccuWeather Issues Hurricane Season Forecast Amid Possible El Niño Development
AccuWeather has forecasted a near- to below-average Atlantic hurricane season with 11 to 16 named storms, despite the expected arrival of El Niño conditions. The forecast attributes reduced activity to El Niño's influence on wind shear, though warm Atlantic waters could lead to r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewClimate Prediction Center Forecasts Likely El Niño Emergence in May-July 2026
The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has issued an update indicating a 61 percent chance of El Niño developing in May-July 2026 and persisting through the end of the year. El Niño involves warming of Pacific Ocean surface waters that can alter weather patterns a…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNOAA Announces End of La Niña and Expected Development of El Niño Later This Year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported on Thursday that the La Niña climate pattern has ended, with El Niño expected to develop later in the year. El Niño involves warming of Pacific Ocean waters and influences global weather patterns. The announcement comes…
The Boston GlobeColorado State University Forecasts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2026
Researchers from Colorado State University predict 13 named tropical storms for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with six developing into hurricanes and two reaching Category 3 or stronger. The forecast attributes the below-average activity to an expected El Niño pattern and m…
thesouthafrican.comForecasts Indicate Possible Strong El Niño Event for California This Year
Meteorological forecasts suggest an El Niño event may develop later this summer, potentially becoming one of the strongest to affect Southern California. The event could lead to increased rainfall, replenishing water supplies and reducing wildfire risks, but also raise chances of…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Records Hottest March in 132 Years of Data, NOAA Reports
The continental United States experienced its hottest March on record, with average temperatures 9.35 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th century normal, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This marked the most abnormally hot month in 132 years of reco…
theinertia.comPotential Super El Niño Event Raises Concerns for Global Food Security
An unusually powerful El Niño weather event may develop later this year, adding to existing pressures on global food costs. This phenomenon could disrupt agricultural production in multiple regions. Food security risks are heightened amid ongoing geopolitical tensions such as war…