ABC News – Australia ·australia ·3 hours ago

Bureau of Meteorology declares El Niño, forecasts potential record strength

The Bureau of Meteorology declared an El Niño on June 16, 2026, which could become the strongest on record. Current conditions show a positive water temperature anomaly in the Niño3.4 region, exceeding El Niño thresholds. Despite this, Australia is experiencing significant rainfall, though a drier second half of the year is anticipated as El Niño develops.

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