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The Economic Times
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El Nino likely to strengthen through 2026, persist into 2027: US forecaster

El Nino will strengthen through the ​end of the year, with a ​97% chance it will persist through early spring 2027, ​the U.S. Climate Prediction Center said on Thursday.

"There is an 81% chance of a very strong El Nino during October-December that would rank among the largest El Nino events in ‌the historical ⁠record going ⁠back to 1950", the U.S. weather forecaster added.

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