El Nino

El Nino is a climate phenomenon characterized by warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean near the equator, with disruptive effects on global weather patterns.

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09/03/2026September 3, 2026

‘Supersized’ El Nino to persist into 2027, UN says

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Reports & Analysis

Corals as climate archive: Are El Ninos intensifying?

Corals as climate archive: Are El Ninos intensifying?

How is climate change affecting El Nino? Corals can give us a clear indication.Science09/12/2026September 12, 2026

Where El Nino is already making its mark

Where El Nino is already making its mark

Drought, floods, crop loss, extreme heat — a “supersized” El Nino is already being felt in many parts of the world.Nature and Environment09/12/2026September 12, 20269 images

South Africa Braces for a Powerful El Nino

South Africa Braces for a Powerful El Nino

A powerful El Nino is looming over Southern Africa, raising fears of drought, water shortages and crop losses. Nature and Environment09/10/2026September 10, 202603:09 min

El Nino: What it could mean for Niger’s farmers

El Nino: What it could mean for Niger’s farmers

Niger is already facing an increasingly unpredictable weather. Catastrophe09/09/2026September 9, 202602:22 min

El Nino: Three countries, three risks

El Nino: Three countries, three risks

Across Africa, communities are preparing for another potentially difficult weather season.Catastrophe09/08/2026September 8, 202602:47 min

Tanzania braces for potentially heavy El Nino-related rains

Tanzania braces for potentially heavy El Nino-related rains

Tanzania is preparing for the possibility of heavy rains associated with El Nino later this year.Catastrophe09/07/2026September 7, 202601:51 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight

In the spotlight

El Nino, regional wars fuel global food crisis

Supply disruptions caused by wars in Ukraine and Iran have combined with the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern.Climate09/05/2026September 5, 202616:10 min

EL Nino puts Africa at risk of drought and floods

The IMO warns the El Nino climate phenomenon could bring drought, floods and displacement to parts of Africa this year.Climate07/06/2026July 6, 2026

El Nino threatens livelihoods in Southeast Asia

Hotter, drier weather is impeding rice and palm-oil production as people in Southeast Asia struggle to pay their bills.Society06/15/2026June 15, 2026

How a ‘super El Nino’ could change global weather

Experts say the brewing El Nino could push the global climate system to its limits.Climate06/12/2026June 12, 202605:49 min

El Nino threatens to make the world even hotter

The worst El Nino yet? The climate phenomenon that makes the world even hotter is returning.Climate06/03/2026June 3, 202613:13 min

Hotter 2026 and El Nino could trigger extreme fires

With a high chance of a supercharged El Nino, wildfires in the second half of the year could be even worse.Nature and Environment05/12/2026May 12, 2026All content (126) on this topic

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