El Niño

Extreme heat and record sea temperatures across Europe and W

8 clusters · 527 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Copernicus reports August as the hottest month ever recorded

The extreme weather pattern across Europe continues to be driven by record-breaking marine heatwaves. A study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network confirms that human-induced climate change is the primary drive

Brazil climate response to Super El Niño

4 clusters · 102 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: NOAA predicts 75% chance of historic El Niño intensity

In early August 2026, Brazilian institutions began hosting discussions to address the projected emergence of a ‘Super El Niño’ expected between late 2026 and early 2027. These efforts focused on climate projections, soci

Brazil Aug-Sept 2026: Heatwaves, Drought & Severe Storms

191 clusters · 767 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Severe storms and lightning strikes cause power disruptions in Brazil

By early September 2026, Brazil’s extreme meteorological contrasts intensified as a powerful polar air mass and series of cold fronts moved across the country. In the North, the Civil Defense issued a moderate heat wave

Brazil agribusiness: Production growth amid economic shifts

19 clusters · 146 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Mato Grosso soybean profitability projected to fall 35% in 26/27 harvest

Brazil's agribusiness sector continues to navigate a complex landscape of high production volumes and economic headwinds. While Conab projects a 2025/26 grain harvest of 360.8 million tons, the Ministry of Agriculture an

UK and Europe face intensifying heatwaves and drought

125 clusters · 1196 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: European cities adapting too slowly to climate change risks, study finds

The UK and Europe continue to face intensifying heatwaves and drought. The UK’s 2026 summer was provisionally recorded as the hottest since 1884, with a mean temperature of 16.5°C. The Met Office noted this extreme weath

Ecuador 2026 local elections: candidate shifts and logistics

44 clusters · 131 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Electoral updates in Ecuador and Peru regarding training and candidate eligibility

Ecuador is preparing for sectional and Council for Public Participation and Social Control (CPCCS) elections on 29 November 2026. The National Electoral Council (CNE) has reported a preliminary total of 53,534 candidacy

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

30 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Air pollution reaches hazardous levels in parts of Indonesia

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia has intensified as the 2026 El Niño phenomenon transitioned to a “very strong” category, driving severe drought. In Indonesia, forest and land fires have escalated signific

Indonesia 2026 drought, fire & water aid response

136 clusters · 142 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Water security varies across Indonesia as Lamongan maintains reserves while Bandar Lampung faces crisis

By early September 2026, the El Niño-driven drought and its impacts on water security and air quality continued to escalate across Indonesia. Forest and land fires have exceeded 107,000 hectares, with Coordinating Minist

Extreme cold wave and storm alerts in Argentina and Paraguay

8 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Buenos Aires weather forecast predicts dry, cool conditions

The extreme cold wave driven by an Antarctic air mass has continued to impact Argentina and has now extended into parts of Paraguay. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued yellow alerts for extreme cold and

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

7 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Central Kalimantan maintains strict wildfire monitoring as hotspots decline

The regional haze crisis has intensified as widespread forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, fueled by severe drought and El Niño, continue to impact air quality across Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, an emergency was dec

India 2026 monsoon rainfall intensifies across regions

358 clusters · 322 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bay of Bengal low pressure triggers heavy rain alerts across India

The 2026 monsoon season has intensified, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and fatalities across India. By mid-August, the death toll in Himachal Pradesh reached 187, with cumulative losses estimated at nearly Rs

Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global health and ag

165 clusters · 1289 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: El Niño phenomenon triggers regional emergency preparations

The 2026–27 Super El Niño is intensifying, with projections from the ECMWF suggesting that by early October 2026, sea surface temperatures in the Niño 1+2 region could reach 5.64°C above average. NOAA indicates a greater

El Niño emergency in Panama

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Extreme weather impacts Panama crops and Bolivia water supplies

Panama has declared a national state of emergency in response to the severe impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. The government is seeking to expedite resource allocation to address widespread water shortages, droughts, fl

Brazilian municipalities expand water, sanitation and flood/

31 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Brazilian municipalities implement weather-related infrastructure measures

Water utilities continue an intensive upgrade programme through July 2026, with Águas do Rio finishing 36 Guandu interventions, Araras replacing 30 km of iron mains, and Porto Alegre installing temporary dikes and submer

2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook – September Update

26 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Atlantic hurricane season nears record for lack of hurricanes

By early September 2026, the Atlantic hurricane season has maintained an exceptionally quiet trajectory. While the season began with only three named storms—Arthur, Bertha, and Cristobal—the total number of named storms

Super El Niño intensifies with extreme weather risks

159 clusters · 1379 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: El Niño intensifies with high risk of historic strength in 2026

By early September 2026, the Super El Niño phenomenon has intensified, with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issuing high-certainty alerts that the event will likely persist until February 2027. Experts predic

Honduras drought and water crisis intensify

23 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic and Honduras strengthen economic and trade ties

The drought crisis in Honduras has intensified, with the scale of the impact expanding to 234 of the country’s 298 municipalities. Driven by the El Niño phenomenon, a precipitation deficit has placed 103 municipalities u

Peru 2026 political transition and security agenda

268 clusters · 1064 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Peru faces rising crime concerns and political pressure

President Keiko Fujimori has expanded her security agenda to address rising violence, specifically targeting extortion and kidnapping within the public transport sector. The administration is implementing an intelligence

Panama Canal: Draft reductions and transit restrictions

23 clusters · 226 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Panama Canal restricts vessel transits due to water shortages

As of early September 2026, the Panama Canal is actively implementing transit and draft restrictions to manage severe water shortages caused by an El Niño-induced drought. Following a period of significant rainfall defic

Weather emergencies in Santa Catarina, Brazil

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Santa Catarina storms cause widespread damage and emergency declarations

In late July, the 244th Santa Catarina Climate Forum warned that the intensifying El Niño phenomenon would lead to above-average temperatures and increased rainfall in the state. Forecasters noted that July had already e

Extreme heat and shifting weather patterns in Americas and—

4 clusters · 168 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Peru and Ecuador declare emergencies amid El Niño threat

Extreme weather conditions continue to impact multiple regions across the Americas and Europe. In Mexico, the monsoon season persists, bringing heavy rains and electrical storms to states such as Sinaloa, Sonora, and Nay

Tropical Storm Dolly weakens to a tropical wave

3 clusters · 127 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Tropical Storm Dolly degrades to tropical wave, threatening Caribbean with heavy rain

Tropical Storm Dolly, the fourth named system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, has degraded into an open tropical wave as it moves westward across the central Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center reports that th

El Niño intensifies, triggering widespread regional alerts

4 clusters · 328 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: El Niño phenomenon triggers global climate and economic alerts

By early September 2026, the intensifying El Niño phenomenon continues to drive significant weather shifts and economic risks across the Americas and Africa. Technical reports indicate significant ocean warming, with sea

Latin American agricultural drought mitigation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Latin American nations advance school feeding and local agriculture initiatives

Agricultural sectors across Latin America are implementing various measures to combat water scarcity and the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. In Chile, the National Irrigation Commission (CNR) has delivered irrigation

Global ocean temperature records 2026 – July peak

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Ocean temperatures reach historic highs amid rising marine heatwaves

Global sea-surface temperatures reached unprecedented levels in mid-2026. In June, temperatures hit 20.98 °C, surpassing the previous June record. This was followed by a record-breaking streak of over 50 consecutive days

2026-2027 El Niño intensifies heat, floods in Latin America

20 clusters · 288 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Venezuela implements energy saving measures amid electricity crisis

By mid-August 2026, the 2026–2027 El Niño event continued to intensify, with Venezuela reporting temperature increases of at least two degrees Celsius. Vice Minister José Ramón Pereira Bastida noted that this spike, exac

German school and childcare infrastructure upgrades continue

18 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Germany reports regional school expansions, infrastructure updates, and El Niño weather warnings

German municipalities continue to advance educational infrastructure projects through new construction and expansions. In Plettenberg, the new Holthausen primary school is scheduled to begin regular operations followin

Weather forecasts for various Spanish locations

2 clusters · 168 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Regional weather forecasts across Argentina show varying temperature trends

Weather forecasts for August 21, 2026, indicate varied meteorological conditions across several locations. In Mahón, high cloud cover and a significant probability of precipitation are expected, with rain chances reachin

Civil defense response to extreme weather in Rio Grande do S

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Brazil faces climate risks as El Niño drives floods and water security concerns

In response to extreme weather events and heavy rain, civil defense efforts have been scaled up in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. In Porto Alegre, the municipal Defense Civil expanded its workforce by hiring 50 temporar

Climate vulnerability and extreme weather in Brazil

4 clusters · 170 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Brazil heatwaves identified as a neglected disaster

Brazil continues to face significant challenges regarding climate vulnerability and extreme weather patterns. Discussions on environmental racism have highlighted how race and income levels influence susceptibility to na