UN warns of a potentially very strong El Niño with global weather risks

First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 8:02 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

New reports say El Niño could intensify toward a very strong peak, increasing risks of heat, flooding and drought worldwide. Countries are preparing for potentially disruptive impacts.

SO WHAT?

A stronger El Niño could produce widespread extreme weather, food, water and infrastructure pressures across multiple regions.

FOR ME

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MARKETS

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COVERAGE

Reports behind this event

allafrica.comen

Kenya: El Niño Is Coming and Preparedness Is Everyone's Responsibility

Sep 3, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC

greentechlead.comen

El Nino 2026 Intensifies Toward Very Strong Peak, Raising Global Heat, Flood and Drought Risks

Sep 3, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC

huffingtonpost.co.uken

Super El Niño UK Weather Impact: Met Office Predicts Winter Storms And Record Heat

Sep 3, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC

the-star.co.keen

UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact

Sep 3, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC

thenationalnews.comen

'Supersized before our eyes': UN warns El Nino will intensify in coming months

Sep 3, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC