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The Latest Breaking News from El Nino

What is El Nino and why could 2027 be the hottest year on record?

El Nino describes the warming of sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, occurring every few years. The phenomenon disrupts weather patterns globally, while the last El Nino intensified global heat and led to severe droughts, flooding, marine heatwaves and coral bleaching. US meteorologists at the National Oceanic and…

The Independent UK · Aug 21

This year's El Nino set to be strongest in more than a century, UK forecasters say

Britain's Met Office has predicted sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific will reach an "unheard-of" level of potentially more than three degrees above average, triggering severe droughts across South America and the West Pacific. Such an event would have serious knock-on effects for global food security.

France 24 · Aug 21

‘Unprecedented’ El Nino could be strongest in 100 years: UK weather agency

Britain's national weather agency predicts this year's El Nino will be the largest in over a century. Sea surface temperatures are expected to reach unprecedented levels, impacting global weather patterns significantly. Severe droughts are anticipated in South America and the West Pacific regions. The United Kingdom can expect increased rainfall…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

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UK warned biggest El Nino since 1800s will trigger hottest year ever

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The Independent UK · Aug 21

Here’s what the strongest-ever El Nino means for UK weather in 2027

Next year’s event could be ‘unheard of’, expert warns

The Independent UK · Aug 20

‘Unprecedented’ El Nino event to bring storms and rain to UK, says Met Office

The weather event in the Pacific is predicted to have a knock-on effect across the world, including the UK.

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as drought worsens from El Nino

The Panama Canal will limit daily vessel traffic from September 3, the Pnama Canal Authority said Thursday, as a severe drought fuelled by El Nino depletes water supplies needed to operate the vital trade route. The restrictions will reduce crossings from 36 ships a day to 34, and then to…

France 24 · Aug 20

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Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought

PANAMA CITY - The Panama Canal will reduce shipping volumes from next month because of a drought fueled by the El Nino phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans said Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - This year's El Nino is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far.

Bangkok Post · Aug 20

As super El Nino looms, wealthy nations must learn from those already living with water scarcity

COMMENT: As a country on the frontline of the climate crisis, Pakistan is accustomed to water insecurity, writes Dr Shakeel Hayat. The country has had no choice but to find solutions to the climate crisis

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Sri Lanka braces for strongest El Nino impact in early 2027

Sri Lanka is preparing for another spell of extreme weather, with a senior meteorological official saying the current El Nino is expected to have its strongest impact on the island in the first quarter of next year.

The Times of India · Aug 20

US sends hospital ship as potentially historic El Niño bears down on Latin America

The United States plans to send a military hospital ship to Peru’s Pacific coast next year to help with the effects of El Nino

The Independent UK · Aug 20

How an ‘unprecedented’ super El Nino could reshape extreme weather for 12 of Asia’s biggest cities

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: Cities could swing to opposite extremes – according to research from WaterAid – with some pushed towards drought and others facing flooding. Stuti Mishra reports

The Independent UK · Aug 19

El Nino impact on kharif production unlikely to be significant, says Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated El Nino's impact on kharif production is unlikely to be significant. Rainfall has been adequate for crops across most of the country this year. The shortfall in kharif sowing has narrowed considerably and is expected to reduce further. Deficient rainfall in some regions…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

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The Economic Times · Aug 18

Explained: Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed

A strengthening El Niño could disrupt global supplies of cocoa, coffee and sugar through drought, heat and excessive rainfall. Forecasters see a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event, posing fresh risks to major producing regions.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

India's economic growth to slow to 6.8% in FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino impact: Ind-Ra

India Ratings and Research has raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.8% from 6.7%, but expects growth to slow from 7.6% in FY26 amid inflation, rupee weakness and El Nino risks.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

El Nino causing rainfall deficit in Andhra: CM N Chandrababu Naidu

The severe El Nino phenomenon has triggered a notable shortfall in rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, raising concerns. Chief Minister Naidu has staunchly defended the transparency of the Mega DSC-2025 teacher recruitment process. With reservoir water levels plummeting, the agricultural sector and drinking water supply face serious threats. To address potential…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

In 1950, world witnessed strongest El Nino but weather forecasters warn of more powerful climate phenomenon that will push nearly 49 million people ⁠into acute food insecurity

El Nino is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, when weakening trade winds cause warmer ocean waters to build up in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. This typically leads to higher global temperatures and altered weather patterns, bringing drought to some regions and heavy rainfall to others.

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The Economic Times · Aug 11

India's monsoon to weaken over west, south in next fortnight

Below-average monsoon rainfall is expected across western and southern India. This forecast threatens newly planted cotton, soybean, and corn crops. Rainfall deficits are likely to widen due to a strengthening El Nino. Minimum and maximum temperatures are also expected to rise. Farmers face challenges as crops remain vulnerable to dry…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El Nino

Near-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the global food system from the impact of a powerful El Nino. Despite drought risks across Asia and Australia, better seeds, irrigation, forecasting and agricultural tools could limit shortages and price spikes.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

India's power demand seen rising 6.5-7.5% this fiscal as hotter, drier weather boosts cooling needs: Crisil

India's power demand is estimated to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent year-on-year this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 billion units (BU), driven mainly by higher cooling requirements amid expectations of higher temperatures and lower rainfall due to El Nino conditions, according to a report by Crisil Intelligence.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

Schools closed as Indonesia battles wildfires

SURABAYA (INDONESIA) — Dozens of Indonesian schools were shuttered for a second day Tuesday against the spreading haze of wildfires plaguing the archipelago at the start of a long and intense dry season worsened by El Nino.

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Indonesia ramps up firefighting efforts as Bromo wildfire sparks new hotspots

Forestry ministry says dry weather and intensifying El Nino conditions heighten risk of further fires during peak dry season

France 24 · Aug 10

Western Europe lived through hottest June and July ever recorded

Climate change across Western Europe has brought a summer of heat, drought and wildfires to the region and put the combined average temperature from June through July at 21.62C – beating the 2022 record for the same period, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Households in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&P

Asia-Pacific economies face rising prices and weather shocks from El Nino. Reduced rainfall and climate disruption will affect agricultural output and food inflation. Countries are strengthening food reserves and water management to mitigate these impacts. India holds significant food grain buffers to manage potential food shocks. Proactive policies will limit…

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