The Latest Breaking News from El Niño

The current drought situation in the Amazon, which has taken on a new level of severity this year, is influenced by two exceptional climatic conditions: the abnormally high temperature of the North Atlantic waters and the presence of the El Niño phenomenon. Despite these remarkable climatic conditions, however, the human…

The Amazon is facing an unprecedented drought that is projected to continue affecting the region at least until mid-2024. The lowest water levels in 121 years of river-level records have been recorded in the city of Manaus. Vast areas of the Amazon River’s bed have been exposed, and more than…

By now, the rivers should be full. But large-scale cattle farming, the climate crisis and weather events like El Niño mean Brazil is near the point of no return

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America. We take a look at where the weather is looking most promising and how El Niño may impact the chances of clear skies.

It is a well-known fact that water is the key to life on Earth. But it is less well known that only about 1% of all water on the planet is fresh water available to humans, plants or land-based animals.

Hospital admissions for injuries directly attributable to extreme weather events – such as heatwaves, bushfires and storms – have increased in Australia over the past decade.

Every few years, the trade winds that blow from east to west weaken, allowing that warm water to slosh eastward.

Falling dam levels and spiking water consumption lead authorities to urge residents to watch their usage

NASA satellites are closely monitoring the emergence of El Niño's effects on weather patterns.