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The Economic Times
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How El Niño is neutralizing Atlantic hurricanes this season

The Atlantic hurricane season is showing signs of activity just as a powerful climate pattern threatens to keep tropical storms in check.

Cristobal became the third named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on Wednesday, but the system quickly weakened into a tropical depression over the open North Atlantic. It is expected to dissipate by Thursday afternoon, according to CNN.

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