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El Niño can reach record intensity and extend until February 2027
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 08/10/2026, 11:55:33 UTC
Briefing created: 08/11/2026, 01:01:32 UTC
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Briefings
The United Nations warns that the current El Niño event is the strongest since 1950, with climatic peaks expected in December. This intensification significantly increases the risk of extreme heat, severe droughts, and heavy flooding across affected regions.
Key points
- The El Niño event is the strongest since 1950, according to the United Nations.
- Climatic peaks are expected in December, intensifying risks of extreme heat, droughts, and flooding.
Context
The United Nations has issued an alert regarding the El Niño phenomenon, which is currently at its peak intensity. This event is expected to culminate in December, potentially triggering severe weather events including extreme heat, droughts, and heavy flooding.
Limitations
The evidence is a single UN alert stating the event is the strongest since 1950. Specific dates for peak intensity are not provided, and the exact geographic scope of the impacts is not detailed in the source.
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