The Latest Breaking News from El Nino

‘Strongest El Niño on record’ could keep extreme weather raging for months

The hurricane season in the Pacific Ocean already has been very active, thanks to the El Nino weather phenomenon

The Independent UK · 18h ago

Nigeria faces world’s highest heat death toll as El Nino bears down on Sahel

Extreme heat generated by this year's El Nino is projected to cause up to 67,000 additional deaths across the Sahel over the next six months, with Nigeria facing the highest death toll of any country in the world.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 24

Damming climate report on coming El Nino suppressed under Keir Starmer shared by UK

A DAMMING report that shows the climate emergency and the coming El Nino threaten countries around the world’s national security and defence,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24

Nearly half a million people could die from El Nino heat in next six months, study says

Researchers say that up to 451,000 extra heat-related deaths between June and the end of February could be linked to the weather event

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Deadly El Nino heat threatens nearly half a million more lives

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The Independent UK · Sep 23

'Super' El Nino could bring 4.5 lakh excess deaths, India among vulnerable: Report

Researchers predict that this year's super El Nino may cause 451,000 excess heat-related deaths worldwide through February 2027. Nigeria is expected to have the highest number of heat-related deaths during this period. The Sahel region and Southeast Asia are also projected to face significant mortality due to extreme temperatures. Countries…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

India's monsoon deficit widens to 15%, strengthening El Nino poses farm risk: Report

India's monsoon rainfall deficit now stands at 15 percent, raising concerns about agricultural productivity. Kharif crop sowing is largely complete, which has partly mitigated the impact of this deficit. Regions like South and East India have experienced the most significant rainfall drops, affecting water availability. Reservoir storage is at 71…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globally

Experts warn that the current El Nino phenomenon could become one of the most intense in recorded history, raising alarms over possible devastating droughts and chaotic weather patterns throughout Asia and other regions.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

After S&P & Fitch, ADB raises India's growth aim to 7% but El Nino clouds food story

India's economy is demonstrating resilience, leading to raised growth forecasts from institutions like the Asian Development Bank. However, a strengthening El Nino poses risks to agricultural yields and could raise inflation levels significantly. Retail inflation has recently exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's target, raising concerns for household budgets. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

El Nino-driven heat could cause nearly 500,000 more deaths by February

The heaviest toll is expected in less affluent countries

The Independent UK · Sep 23