UN: Very strong El Niño to endure into 2027, boosting heat and extreme weather

The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño has stabilized and will intensify to a very strong event, likely lasting through February and continuing into 2027. It will push global temperatures higher, alter rainfall and monsoon patterns, and raise risks of floods, droughts, and heat, potentially impacting economies and infrastructure. While natural, it will amplify ongoing climate warming, prompting urgent preparedness across sectors such as agriculture, health, and energy.