El Niño likelihood spikes to 81%, predicts record-breaking global weather impacts
Researchers indicated on Thursday that this year's El Niño could rank among the largest since 1950, with an 81% chance of being very strong. Climate scientist Daniel Swain noted that conditions are already in record-breaking territory, predicting significant global weather impacts. The phenomenon may drive extreme weather events, intensifying the ongoing climate crisis.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 21:06 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 22:50 UTC
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