The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño conditions are developing in the tropical Pacific, with an 80% chance of emergence during June–August 2026 and about a 90% chance during September–December.
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific and is forecast to strengthen rapidly from July through September 2026, increasing the risk of heat, drought, heavy rainfall and flooding.
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and could strengthen rapidly toward a strong event during July–September 2026.
A strengthening El Niño is raising the odds of heat, drought and flooding in different regions, while governments and aid agencies prepare early action.
El Niño is forecast to strengthen for July–September 2026. WMO/NOAA updates raise odds of heat, drought, and heavy rain—key inputs for humanitarian readiness.
WMO says El Niño is strengthening rapidly; NOAA adds a high chance it persists into 2027. What that means for heat illness, water stress, and humanitarian readiness.
FAO and WFP want $202 million for early El Niño aid in 22 high-risk countries, aiming to protect 8.8 million people before shocks peak.
