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What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
25.06.2026
A natural weather pattern called El Niño - which could bring extreme weather to many parts of the world - has begun, US scientists say.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said that El Niño conditions are likely to strengthen over the rest of 2026. Many forecasts suggest it could be one of the strongest El Niños ever recorded.
Coming on top of decades of human-caused warming, 2027 may be the hottest year on record, with disruption to weather, food supplies and economies.
What happens during an El Niño and why could this one be strong?
An El Niño develops in the...
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