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Pacific temperatures could reach 3°C above normal amid concerns over a possible 2026 Super El Niño
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 10:01 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Forecasts suggest Pacific temperatures could reach 3°C above normal, raising concerns about a possible 2026 Super El Niño. The headline does not establish that the event will occur.
SO WHAT?
A severe El Niño could produce major weather and agricultural disruptions across multiple regions.
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