The Latest Breaking News from El Niño

How Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an eerily quiet 2026 season

Hurricane Isaias shattered the peace of one of the quietest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record as it grew into 2026’s first Atlantic hurricane and headed for the northern Gulf Coast, with landfall expected late on Oct. 9 or early Oct. 10.

The Conversation · 2h ago

How California is bracing for a winter of floods, fires and extreme storms all at once

The strongest El Niño recorded is expected to bring a cascade of hazards to a state still facing wildfire and heat risks, while budget cuts have weakened disaster response agencies

The Guardian - UK · 9h ago

El Niño could weaken the polar vortex. Does a scorching summer mean a freezing winter?

El Niño’s European weather impacts tend to be indirect and less severe than in the tropics. But experts warn it could weaken the polar vortex.

Euronews · 10h ago

UK Foreign Office issues Godzilla El Niño travel warning for Londoners heading to these countries

For Londoners planning a Christmas getaway or winter holiday, it’s worth checking now how your travel plans could be affected by a powerful El Niño

Evening Standard · Oct 7

‘Like an earthquake’: El Niño is coming for California – is the state ready?

A mix of natural disasters could all befall the state at once as it finds itself in the crosshairs of the climate phenomenon

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

Super El Niño – how it could affect South Africa’s maize prices

In southern Africa, the El Niño – caused by warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean which affect air pressure and wind directions – usually brings below-average summer rainfall and increases the risk of drought. This means poor harvests of maize, a staple crop for many countries on the…

The Conversation · Oct 7

Super El Niño could hit southern Africa’s bean harvests hard: how to protect farmers

Grain legumes, also known as pulses, are an important source of calories and income for rural households and small farmers globally. Beans, especially dry beans, are the most traded and consumed grain legume crop in southern Africa. They are the primary staple and the second-most significant source of dietary protein…

The Conversation · Oct 7

Q&A: ‘Are the warnings all hype?’ – our environment writers answered your El Niño questions

Guardian reporters Jonathan Watts and Gabrielle Canon answered your question climate and extreme weather, from what to expect this winter in the UK to the increasing risk of natural disasters

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co raises inflation forecast to 5.2% for FY27

RBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.2% from 5.0% previously. This revision comes as retail inflation exceeds the RBI's target for three consecutive months. The rise in crude oil prices and food costs is a significant contributing factor. Additionally,…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Peru Says 3.4% Economic Growth Holds in 2026 Despite El Niño. Remittances Tell a Different Story.

Peru holds to 3.4% growth for 2026 despite El Niño, but remittances are cooling. See what the numbers mean for families who send money home.

Latin Times · Oct 7