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The Latest Breaking News from El Nino

FED:Drier, hotter conditions forecast as El Nino confirmed

Australia faces potentially drier conditions under an El Nino phase, though climate change is making it harder to draw on past patterns to predict the future.

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'Supercharged': El Nino brings drier, hotter conditions

Scientists say an El Nino phase will bring drier weather, with some advocacy groups worried bushfire conditions could be primed for a tough summer.

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Expert warns of Super El Nino risk

Thailand should prepare for the possibility of a Super El Nino event next year, which could bring extreme heat, drought and other disruptions, a leading climate expert has warned.

Bangkok Post

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El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAO

India faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stress vital crops like rice and maize during the kharif season. Farmers' livelihoods and food security are at risk. Early action is crucial to mitigate these challenges. The…

The Economic Times

Adequate fertiliser stocks available, Govt ready to tackle El Nino impact: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed ample fertilizer stocks for farmers. He assured continued availability of urea and di-ammonium phosphate at subsidized rates. The government is prepared for the potential impact of El Nino. India is also promoting organic farming for sustainability. Discussions at the BRICS agriculture meeting covered…

The Economic Times

El Nino returns to Pacific, likely to intensify through monsoon season, says IMD

El Nino has returned to the tropical Pacific. The India Meteorological Department warns it may intensify during the southwest monsoon. The government has identified 197 vulnerable districts. Contingency plans are being prepared for agriculture. The nation is stocking seeds and inputs. Farmer outreach programs are underway. This heightened preparedness addresses…

The Economic Times

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies in eastern states are alert to what could be an early start to the season as long range forecasts point to warmer and drier conditions than usual.

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‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

France 24

El Nino conditions are present, US forecaster says

US meteorologists say an El Nino has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow strongly.

AAP

El Nino could spark ‘milder, wetter and windier’ UK autumn, Met Office warns

Meteorologists warned that it is poised to reach historic strength and intensify extreme weather events across the globe

The Independent UK

Weather pattern El Nino is here and could reach historic intensity

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures will intensify into the end of the year, potentially to historic strength.

Bangkok Post

Bulletin world briefing: El Nino officially begins and could trigger hottest year ever

Trump threatens massive Iran escalation as tensions spiral Scientists warn El Nino has finally begun and could trigger hottest year on record Albania sees largest protest against Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s luxury resort International Chess Federation suspends Russia over events in occupied Ukraine Three Indian sailors killed in US…

The Independent UK

PM Modi draws attention to concerns arising from El Nino at NITI Aayog meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NITI Aayog Governing Council, urging states to champion water conservation and organic farming. He emphasized self-reliance and attracting investments, particularly in defence manufacturing and emerging sectors like AI. The meeting also focused on empowering youth and increasing the number of Lakhpati Didis. States expressed…

The Economic Times

Scientists warn El Nino has finally begun and could trigger hottest year on record

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‘Super’ El Nino is officially here and scientists fear it’ll ‘get dire very quickly’

Even before it officially formed, this El Nino was given nicknames ranging from ‘super’ to ‘Godzilla’

Radio France Internationale

European heatwave drives world's second-hottest May on record

The world experienced its second-hottest May on record in 2026 as an unusually early and intense heatwave swept across Europe, setting new temperature records across the continent, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Wednesday.

The Economic Times

'Godzilla El Nino is coming to your doorstep': Why scientists are worried about a powerful climate threat

Scientists anticipate El Nino's arrival soon, with a 90% certainty, potentially becoming a strong event. This natural climate pattern, marked by warmer Pacific waters, could significantly impact global temperatures. Experts predict wetter conditions for the southern US and warmer winters across the country, with a possibility of extreme weather shifts…

The Economic Times

Govt identifies 197 districts most vulnerable to El Nino impact, prepares contingency plan

India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced 197 districts are vulnerable to El Nino. The government has prepared state-wise contingency plans. A nationwide awareness campaign for farmers is underway. Weekly meetings assess the El Nino phenomenon. Agricultural inputs like seeds are stockpiled. The southwest monsoon is advancing, but a below-normal…

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Scientists sound alarm on World Oceans Day as Trump axes deep-sea monitoring

The United States has removed hundreds of deep-sea instruments used to monitor the impact of climate change on marine environments, alarming scientists as the United Nations marks World Oceans Day.

The Independent UK

The UK food imports most at risk from ‘El Nino’ heat stress this summer

Coffee, fruit and rice are all at risk

The Economic Times

India’s growth faces crude and monsoon test as FY27 GDP seen moderating to 6.5%

India's economic growth is projected to slow to about 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2027. Higher costs, global tensions and a potentially weak monsoon are key concerns. Despite these challenges, private spending and investment are expected to support growth above 6 per cent. The economy finished fiscal year 2026…

Bangkok Post

Things could soon be warming up

We have been subjected to dire warnings from the UN this week that the upcoming El Nino could be the hottest ever and will spark extreme weather, creating havoc around the world. It's a bit ironic that something with such an innocent-sounding name (Spanish for "little boy") could cause so…

The Economic Times

Vietnam rice prices rise on El Nino concerns; Bangladesh rates stay high amid heatwave

Bangladesh is also seeing high prices as a heatwave impacts crops and rains damage existing supplies. India's prices remain steady with good availability. Thailand's prices are firm, influenced by animal feed costs. Markets await future crop yields.

France 24

Feeling the heat: Women and climate change

In a special edition, we examine how climate change is affecting the lives of women as rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather events continue to impact communities worldwide. This as the world is also facing a warming El Nino climate pattern in the coming months. We report from India where…

The Economic Times

El Nino sets in as Pacific crosses critical 0.5°C threshold: What it could mean for India's monsoon this year

El Nino: A major global weather signal, El Niño, has officially begun and the sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific have crossed a critical threshold. This development could significantly impact India's southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department has already forecast below-normal rainfall for the season. Scientists are closely monitoring…

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