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El Niño approaches record strength, raising global weather risks

U.S. forecasters say El Niño is strengthening toward near-record levels, with potential effects extending beyond the Atlantic hurricane season and into Africa. No specific disaster is reported.

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A very strong El Niño can alter rainfall and storm patterns across multiple regions, complicating disaster preparedness and food-security planning.

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  1. Powerful El Niño Nears Record Strength, US Forecasters Say ↗claimsjournal.com · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
  2. Global temperatures hit record highs as El Niño strengthens: Report ↗abc13.com · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 3:18 PM UTC

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