El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather

Published on July 3, 2026

More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.

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