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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global health and ag

166 clusters · 1284 sources · last updated

Latest: El Niño intensifies with high probability of historic strength

The 2026–27 Super El Niño is intensifying, with the federal Climate Prediction Center reporting a 90 percent chance of a ‘very strong’ El Niño this fall and winter, and a 75 percent chance of it becoming the strongest on

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Latest: Tropical Storm Norbert moves west-northwest in East Pacific

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Mexico weather emergency: flooding, storms, and dust

197 clusters · 649 sources · last updated

Latest: Latin American regions face severe weather and water crises

By September 11, 2026, Mexico’s weather emergency has expanded to include diverse meteorological threats across the country. The Mexican monsoon and upper-level divergence continue to trigger heavy rainfall in the northw

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Severe weather disruptions in Mexico

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: AICM resumes operations after thunderstorm disrupts flights

Mexico has experienced significant weather disruptions involving heavy rains, thunderstorms, and heatwaves. Initially, authorities in Coahuila, Sonora, and Guerrero issued warnings for intense precipitation, potential ha

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Global severe weather and tropical instability

2 clusters · 96 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica weather alert: Consecutive tropical waves to bring heavy rain

Severe weather conditions have been reported across multiple countries, including Spain, Italy, Argentina, and Costa Rica. In Spain and Italy, authorities have activated emergency protocols and suspended public services

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Latin America El Niño response: floods, drought, and risks

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Latest: Argentina and Uruguay face extreme cold and snow as polar front arrives

As of mid-September 2026, the El Niño phenomenon—referred to by some as ‘Super Niño’—continues to drive extreme weather risks across Latin America. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) in Argentina maintains a 100%

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Extreme heat and shifting weather patterns in Americas and—

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Latest: Peru and Ecuador activate emergency plans for El Niño

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

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Global extreme weather events

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Latest: Tunisia, Haiti, and France face extreme weather conditions

Global regions continue to experience diverse and extreme meteorological events. In Spain, extreme heatwaves previously impacted Galicia, Andalusia, and the Mediterranean coast, with 430 deaths attributed to heat in Anda

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Villarrica Volcano activity in Chile

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Latest: Volcanic alerts raised for Mount Tokachi in Japan and Villarrica in Chile

The Villarrica Volcano in southern Chile has been placed under a yellow alert by the National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin) following a sustained rise in seismic activity, incandescence, and the emission of ba

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Extreme cold wave and storm alerts in Argentina and Paraguay

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Latest: Weather alerts trigger road closures and safety controls in Argentina

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

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2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon intensification

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Latest: Super Niño threatens Mexican fishing and food security

The 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon is intensifying, with sea surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific reaching 2.5°C to 5°C above historical averages as of July 2026. Experts suggest a 69% probability that this cycle

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Super El Niño intensifies with extreme weather risks

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Latest: El Niño phenomenon shows 75% chance of reaching historic intensity

By mid-September 2026, the Super El Niño phenomenon continues to intensify. Meteorologists and agencies such as NOAA report a 75% probability that this event will reach an intensity not seen since 1950, with sea surface

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Argentine provincial climate emergency responses

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Lanús declares climate emergency amid El Niño risks

In response to the anticipated ‘Super Niño’ phenomenon, legislative and inter-provincial actions have been initiated in Argentina to manage extreme weather risks. In Buenos Aires, Senator Malena Galmarini introduced a b

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Weather conditions across Spain

2 clusters · 65 sources · last updated

Latest: Pontilhão da Valeta river beach ranked sixth in Portugal

Weather forecasts for September 10, 2026, indicate varied meteorological conditions across different regions of Spain. In Andalucía, AEMET reports a transition from clear skies to cloudy intervals, with potential shower

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Global extreme weather and climate crisis

3 clusters · 48 sources · last updated

Latest: Latin America faces extreme weather including snow, heat, and heavy rain

Global weather patterns have transitioned from localized forecasts of heatwaves, thunderstorms, and approaching cyclones to broader reports of a systemic climate crisis. Initial reports highlighted specific regional weat

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Zonda wind and severe weather alerts in Argentina and region

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Latest: South American regions face severe storms, wind, and snow alerts

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has expanded its weather warnings across Argentina, issuing multiple orange and yellow alerts for various phenomena. In the western and Cuyo regions, including San Juan, Jujuy,

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Severe weather and shifting patterns in Chile

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Latest: Weather extremes impact maize in Argentina and hazelnut yields in Chile

As September begins, Chile continues to experience significant meteorological shifts and regional contrasts. In the north, Senapred maintains a Red Alert for Antofagasta due to potential sandstorms and strong winds, whil

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Argentina & Bolivia: Severe storms, snow and climate crisis

45 clusters · 362 sources · last updated

Latest: Potosí climate disasters trigger humanitarian aid and tourist rescue

The severe weather pattern in Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia has continued through late August, escalating into a climate emergency in Bolivia. Intense snowfall and extreme temperatures have impacted departments includi

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Weather and health advisories in Baja California Sur

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Latest: Baja California Sur implements emergency measures amid heavy rains

In mid-August, maritime authorities in Baja California Sur implemented port closures for small vessels in Loreto, La Paz, and Cabo San Lucas due to deteriorating weather, including high winds and significant wave heights

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Canary Islands weather patterns

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Latest: Canary Islands and Spain face extreme heat and forest fire risks

By early September, the region entered a significant heatwave accompanied by calima. The Government of the Canary Islands raised the alert level for maximum temperatures in Gran Canaria, while Lanzarote and Fuerteventura

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United States extreme heat wave

2 clusters · 71 sources · last updated

Latest: Heat wave intensifies across United States during Labor Day weekend

A severe late-summer heat wave has impacted large portions of the United States, affecting over 100 million people under various heat advisories. The National Weather Service reported critical conditions in the Midwest,

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Argentina 2026-27 grain outlook and crop shifts

27 clusters · 74 sources · last updated

Latest: South American agriculture: Soybean trends and climate impacts

The 2025/26 Argentine grain season saw corn shipments reach 23 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, overtaking soybeans for the first time since 2021. While corn production was projected at a record 71.5 million ton

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Chile weather emergencies: relief and infrastructure

32 clusters · 530 sources · last updated

Latest: Weather emergencies impact Atacama and Coquimbo regions in Chile

By late August, water security and infrastructure recovery remained central to the response in Chile. In the Coquimbo Region, the Ministry of Public Works and the Directorate of Hydraulic Works worked to restore the hydr

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Swimming pool winterization and maintenance

2 clusters · 49 sources · last updated

Latest: Madrid, San Juan, and Chile face seasonal weather and time shifts

As summer ends, pool owners are seeking efficient ways to maintain water quality during autumn and winter. Traditional maintenance often relies on continuous chlorine and anti-algae treatments, which can be expensive and

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Hurricane Marie impact in Baja California Sur and US West

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated

Latest: Hurricane Marie causes heavy rain in Mexico and coastal flooding in Southern California

Tropical Storm Marie initially caused significant flooding and destruction in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with winds reaching 75 mph. Local businesses, including the Cabo Wabo club, reported the situation as a “disaster” as

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Villa Cañás rural drainage infrastructure works

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Latest: Villa Cañás improves rural drainage via Paysandú Canal works

The Municipality of Villa Cañás has completed infrastructure interventions on the Paysandú Canal in a rural area. Conducted in coordination with the Comité de Cuenca de la Laguna La Picasa, the project involved installin

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Baja California Sur anti-discrimination law reform

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Latest: Mexico: INE launches voter renewal drive and Baja California hosts innovation congress

The Congress of Baja California Sur has received citizen proposals intended to strengthen the state’s new law for the prevention and elimination of discrimination. Delivered in La Paz by the Municipal Directorate of Incl

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Extreme weather and emergency declarations in Paraná

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Latest: Paraná weather alert: Storms and sharp temperature drop expected

By September 5, 2026, the arrival of a polar air mass has caused significant temperature drops, with some southern municipalities recording lows below 4°C. Simepar and Inmet have issued alerts for frost and storms, notin

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Baja California public account oversight and approval

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Baja California legislators propose special electricity tariffs for extreme heat zones

The Baja California State Congress has been reviewing public accounts for the 2024 fiscal year through its Public Spending Oversight Commission. Initial rulings included the non-approval of accounts for the Institute fo

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Tropical cyclone monitoring in the Pacific and Atlantic

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Latest: Tropical systems threaten Mexico and US Gulf Coast

Meteorological services continue to monitor several low-pressure zones in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans for potential cyclonic development. In the Pacific, the National Water Commission (Conagua) and the National Mete

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