Latest News About Climate briefs around El Niño onset and jet stream shifts

Updated 2026-06-18 00:57

El Niño onset likely in mid-2026, high likelihood reported by the WMO, signaling a warmer world and increased severe weather risk. Europe and the UK experience a buckling jet stream bringing polar air southward, after a May heat dome, with heat records fueling stronger storms. Such patterns increase drought risk in South Asia and stress energy grids and agriculture globally into late 2026. Ongoing monitoring of global weather patterns remains crucial for preparedness across sectors.

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