The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is developing in the tropical Pacific, with an 80% chance of emergence by late summer and a possible strong phase later in 2026.
The World Meteorological Organization said El Niño conditions were developing in the tropical Pacific, with an 80% chance of emergence by August and about a 90% chance from September through December 2026.
The World Meteorological Organization says weak El Niño conditions developed in the tropical Pacific by March–May 2026 and could intensify into a strong event during July–September.
The World Meteorological Organization says developing El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific could increase risks of floods, drought, altered cyclone activity and pressure on food and water systems worldwide.
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.
