weather forecast

Powerful El Niño forecast raises fears of global heat and food disruptions

Conditions of a climate pattern El Niño have officially developed and are expected to strengthen through the Northern Hemisphere winter of 2026-27, according to the U.S. Climate Prediction Center. The forecast raises concerns of extreme weather, agricultural issues and record global temperatures.

Explainer: How El Niño could impact the global weather in 2026-2027

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Climate change

Explainer: How El Niño could impact the global weather in 2026-2027

Global weather forecasters predict a strong El Niño will develop in the second half of 2026, bringing hotter, drier conditions to much of Asia while increasing rainfall in parts of North and South America.

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Greece heatwaves

Greece braces for intense heatwave and wildfire risk

Greece is bracing for a powerful heatwave set to peak early next week, with forecasts warning of temperatures reaching up to 43°C and a heightened risk of wildfires across the country according to local media reports on Wednesday (16 July).

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