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The Latest Breaking News from the World Meteorological Organization

UN's WMO Marks Clean Air Day With Warning That Extreme Wildfire Smoke Events Have Tripled Since 1990s

The World Meteorological Organization reports a tripling of extreme wildfire smoke events since the 1990s, posing significant challenges to global air quality improvement efforts and health risk assessments.

International Business Times UK

El Niño Just Hit a Record Threshold — Here's Every Country in Latin America Already Paying for It

NOAA gives 2026's El Niño 90%+ odds of hitting historic strength. Ecuador is now on red alert, Colombia risks blackouts, crops fail.

Latin Times

El Nino to persist through February 2027: What it means for India

World Meteorological Organization says prevailing El Nino conditions could intensify into a very strong event and persist through February 2027, threatening India with weaker rainfall, higher temperatures and greater risks of drought, floods and extreme heat. With August already recording a 16% rainfall deficit and the hottest August since 1901,…

The Economic Times

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'The Planet Is in Uncharted Waters': UN Chief Sounds Alarm as El Nino Intensifies To Historic Strength

The UN warns that the intensifying El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, posing significant risks to global weather patterns, economies, and communities.

International Business Times UK

‘Supersized’ El Nino could reshape global weather and push 2027 to heat record: UN

Experts warn that a potentially unprecedented El Nino is on course for intensification into 2027, posing severe threats of extreme weather events. The World Meteorological Organization anticipates this climatic anomaly will persist until February 2027. With Pacific Ocean temperatures soaring, global vigilance and enhanced preparedness measures are essential to mitigate…

The Times of India

'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded: UN weather agency

The World Meteorological Organization said its forecasts showed a near 100% likelihood that El Nino would persist through February 2027, fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures. This is the first time it has expressed such a degree of certainty, the WMO said.

The Economic Times

El Nino to be 'very strong', last until February, UN warns

The World Meteorological Organization warns of a very strong El Nino event. This phenomenon is expected to persist through February and intensify further. Global temperatures will likely rise, impacting rainfall and temperature patterns worldwide. Communities and economies face significant disruption from floods and droughts. Disaster management authorities must prepare for…

The Economic Times

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Flash floods have devastated Nepal. Climate change could make them routine

IN DEPTH: Nepal and Tibet are reeling from unprecedented floods that have killed more than 600 people. Experts tell James C. Reynolds that a warming planet could make these disasters more common and threaten water security for millions

The Independent UK

Heat Dome vs Heatwave: Key differences explained and why they matter

Heat domes are atmospheric patterns causing prolonged extreme heat events. Heatwaves describe the actual period of unusually hot weather experienced. Persistent high-pressure systems trap warm air, preventing cooler air from entering. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of these extreme heat events. Global warming makes naturally occurring weather…

The Economic Times

Oceans hit record June temperatures as El Niño builds: Why the world is heading for more heat, floods and stronger cyclones

The world is heading for more heat, floods and stronger cyclones because record-breaking ocean temperatures are loading the climate system with enormous amounts of extra energy. More than 90% of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases has been absorbed by the oceans, causing sea surface temperatures to reach record…

The Times of India

Strong El Nino likely to develop rapidly, says UN weather agency

Forecasters are in strong agreement that a powerful El Niño is rapidly developing, according to the United Nations weather agency. El Niño conditions have already appeared in the Equatorial Pacific. This significant development, highlighted by a scientist at the World Meteorological Organization, signals a potentially impactful shift in global weather…

The Economic Times

El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall

A powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes. Expect increased risks of heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall across continents. India, Australia, and parts of Africa are forecast to receive less rainfall, potentially impacting agriculture and water resources. Europe may…

The Economic Times

In 1976, a comparable European heatwave would have been 3.5°C cooler; June 2026's just broke records in 45% of 850 cities

Europe's recent scorching heatwave is a stark indicator of human-caused climate change, a new study reveals. Scientists found that a similar 1976 heatwave would have been significantly cooler, highlighting how drastically the continent's climate has shifted. Nearly half of major European cities experienced record heat stress, underscoring the urgent need…

The Times of India

Hotter summers and colder winters: El Nino set to intensify extreme weather, scientist says

A climate scientist has told FRANCE 24 that we should all watch out and prepare for the strong possibility of an extremely hot summer in the northern hemisphere in the coming months. The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the El Nino phenomenon is set to develop in the Pacific…

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WMO warns of strong El Niño risk; India braces for weaker monsoon, hotter June

The World Meteorological Organization warns of developing El Niño conditions. This raises the risk of global weather disruptions and extreme climate events. India faces concerns of weaker monsoons and higher temperatures. The agriculture ministry is reviewing preparedness for the upcoming season. Farmers are urged to adopt drought-tolerant crops and improve…

Radio France Internationale

El Nino threat grows as Europe prepares for another hot summer

The warming El Nino climate phenomenon is likely to develop by the end of August, the United Nations' weather agency said, raising the risk of extreme weather as Europe faces another summer on the front line of climate change.

Bangkok Post

UN warns world to prepare for extreme El Nino weather

GENEVA - There is an 80% chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-30

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned on Thursday.

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Bangkok Post

Temperatures likely to remain at record levels in 2026-30

GENEVA - Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Temperatures likely to remain at record levels until 2030, UN warns

Global average temperatures are likely to continue at or near record levels this year and for the next four years afterwards, the United Nations warned Thursday.

Latin Times

World's Longest Lightning Strike Revealed After 'MegaFlash' Spanned Over Multiple US States

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) certified a new record for the longest lightning strike ever documented, measuring 829 kilometers, using data collected during a thunderstorm in October 2017.

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How do hurricanes and tropical storms get their names?

The World Meteorological Organization maintains a list of 21 hurricane names for each year. In especially busy years, a supplemental list is used.

The Conversation

Lower revenues, pricier loans: how flooding in Europe affects firms and the financial system they depend on

In Europe, the fastest-warming continent, the intensification of extreme weather events and changes in precipitation patterns have led to widespread and catastrophic flooding. Last year, storms and flooding affected an estimated 413,000 people, resulting in the loss of at least 335 lives. Material damage is estimated to amount to at…

Frugal Gardening

This Unusual Watering Schedule Is Saving Gardens During Heatwaves

Gardeners are rethinking when and how they water to keep plants thriving in extreme heat. According to the World Meteorological Organization, as climate change intensifies, heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe. For gardeners, this presents a tough challenge. How can you keep plants alive without wasting precious water?…

The Independent UK

Spring weather forecast: Above-average temperatures expected globally as La Niña fades

While a return to neutral is expected in the coming months, natural climate events are occurring alongside human-driven climate change that’s turning up the heat

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