UN Forecasts Very Strong El Niño Lasting Until February 2027, Triggering Prolonged Heat and Storms

The World Meteorological Organization projects that El Niño will rapidly intensify and become 'very strong' by the end of 2026. This event is expected to continue through February 2027, leading to extended periods of extreme heat, flooding, drought, and other disruptive weather globally.
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