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Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global stability

Overview

The Super El Niño phenomenon, nicknamed ‘Godzilla’, continues to intensify, with experts warning it may become the strongest event recorded in the last 40 years. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UN officials report a nearly 100% probability that the event will persist through early 2027. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo warned that sea surface temperatures in the central tropical Pacific may rise up to 3.8°C above normal between November 2026 and January 2027, a level that could exceed current global monitoring scales. Global humanitarian risks are escalating. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described the event as a “colossal” and “destructive force” that could trigger extreme heat, droughts, and floods across Latin America, East and Southern Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. UNICEF has issued an alert stating that over 347 million children in nearly 100 countries are at risk of facing severe consequences, including malnutrition, water scarcity, and disease outbreaks. Recent developments indicate the event is tracking similarly to the historic 1997-98 and 2015-16 phenomena, with NASA satellite data suggesting it may surpass all events recorded since 1950. The phenomenon is acting as a global climate amplifier, impacting commodity markets by reducing grain yields and cocoa production. In Indonesia and the Brazilian Amazon, prolonged droughts have fueled intense wildfires and a regional haze crisis. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the IMF warns of economic growth hindrances and food insecurity due to predicted rainfall deficits. Additionally, the intensification is influencing Earth’s rotational speed, causing a slight slowdown in rotation as atmospheric energy is redistributed. In South America, the impact is becoming acute. In Ecuador, ocean temperatures have risen by up to 5.2°C, causing extraordinary rainfall that has affected over 29,000 people.

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World Meteorological Organization · NOAA · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Pacific Ocean · El Niño

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  • "The current El Niño event is expected to peak toward the end of 2026."

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    "The El Niño phenomenon is expected to reach its peak intensity around December."

    The first claim expects the peak toward the end of 2026, while the second expects it around December (presumably of the current year).

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Global climate records reached as El Niño threatens Latin America

    Global temperatures have hit record highs, with 2026 seeing historic greenhouse gas levels and a strong El Niño threatening Latin America with severe droughts, floods, and economic loss.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
    El Niño phenomenon intensifies, threatening global weather patterns

    A strengthening Super El Niño is driving extreme weather globally, including Indonesian wildfires, droughts in the Pacific islands, and record-breaking ocean temperatures expected to persist into 2027.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Extreme El Niño phenomenon threatens global supply chains and markets

    An extreme El Niño cycle is disrupting global supply chains, impacting agriculture, and forcing financial managers to restructure portfolios to mitigate risks from inflation and infrastructure failures.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    NASA data suggests 2026 El Niño may rival 1997 record

    NASA satellite observations suggest the 2026 El Niño is developing rapidly and may rival the record-breaking 1997-98 event, potentially impacting global weather patterns through early 2027.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    El Niño 2026-2027 forecast predicts exceptionally strong warming

    The WMO forecasts an exceptionally strong El Niño for 2026-2027, with Pacific sea-surface temperature anomalies potentially reaching 3.8°C, threatening global weather patterns and food security.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    El Niño phenomenon impacts Earth's rotation and flood risks

    El Niño is altering Earth's rotation by approximately 1 millisecond due to shifting wind patterns and is significantly increasing flood risks through the synergy of marine heatwaves and atmospheric currents.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 149 sources
    El Niño phenomenon causes flooding and evacuations across South America

    El Niño is causing widespread flooding and evacuations in Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador, and Peru, with sea temperatures rising 5.2°C and thousands of families displaced by rising rivers and heavy rains.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    El Niño phenomenon causes floods and record heat in Peru

    El Niño is causing severe flooding in northern Peru, including Piura, while driving record-breaking heatwaves in Lima that are expected to surpass historical temperature records.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    El Niño phenomenon expected to persist until 2027

    The El Niño phenomenon is expected to last until 2027, driving extreme weather including Indonesia's worst wildfires since 2015 and increased typhoon activity in the Eastern Pacific.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 158 sources
    UN warns of unprecedented El Niño intensity through early 2027

    The UN warns of a record-breaking El Niño event with temperatures up to 3.8°C above average, threatening global food security, causing extreme weather, and prompting a $50 million emergency fund mobilization.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 51 sources
    El Niño phenomenon intensifies with record-breaking ocean temperatures

    A potentially historic El Niño is intensifying, with ocean temperatures reaching record highs. Experts warn of extreme weather, including severe droughts and heavy flooding across the Pacific and South America.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    El Niño threatens food and energy security in Sub-Saharan Africa

    An intense El Niño episode lasting until early 2027 threatens food and energy security across Sub-Saharan Africa, with Madagascar facing significant drought and flood risks.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 61 sources
    El Niño intensification threatens Latin American economy and food security

    CEPAL warns that an intensifying El Niño could reduce the Latin American economy by 2% and push 4.8 million people into poverty by 2030, with extreme weather expected across Argentina and Venezuela.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    El Niño cycle triggers global wildfires and power shortages

    An intense El Niño cycle is driving global crises, including severe wildfires and haze in Indonesia and the Amazon, and heatwave-induced power outages in Myanmar.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Super El Niño formation threatens global weather and commodity markets

    A super El Niño event has officially formed, threatening global weather stability and agricultural supply chains, with potential price surges for commodities like sugar, grain, and cocoa.

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    World Meteorological Organization warns of water scarcity and powerful El Niño

    The WMO reports a global decline in freshwater and glacier levels while warning of a potentially historic El Niño event through early 2027, threatening regions with extreme floods and droughts.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 137 sources
    El Niño phenomenon intensifies, potentially becoming one of the strongest since 1950

    The El Niño phenomenon is rapidly intensifying and could be one of the strongest since 1950, with a near-100% chance of persisting until February 2027 and causing global weather extremes.

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 22 sources
    El Niño triggers emergency responses across South America

    South American countries are activating emergency protocols, expert monitoring councils, and infrastructure investments to mitigate risks from the El Niño phenomenon, including floods and landslides.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 92 sources
    El Niño phenomenon projected to reach record intensity by December

    The WMO warns of a potentially historic El Niño event, expected to peak in December and persist until February 2027, threatening 347 million children with extreme weather and food insecurity.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 63 sources
    El Niño expected to reach very strong intensity in Brazil

    Inpe reports a 95% chance of a 'very strong' El Niño, potentially one of the most intense since 1950, bringing floods to southern Brazil and droughts to the north. Severe storms in São Paulo have also caused a

  21. [INTERNATIONAL] 25 sources
    El Niño reaches record strength, threatening global weather and economies

    A record-breaking El Niño is developing, with scientists warning it could be the strongest in a millennium. It threatens global weather, impacting agriculture, economies, and millions of children.

  22. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    El Niño intensity triggers wildfires and water crises in Indonesia

    An exceptionally strong El Niño is driving record ocean temperatures and causing severe droughts, peatland wildfires, and water shortages in Indonesia.

  23. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Central American economic integration faces El Niño risks

    The El Niño climate phenomenon is highlighting the risks of Central American economic interdependence, as regional food security relies on cross-border trade and efficient import systems for staples like corn.

  24. [INTERNATIONAL] 210 sources
    El Niño intensifies with global warnings of extreme heat and flooding

    The El Niño phenomenon is intensifying, with ENFEN classifying it as extraordinary on the coast and very strong globally. Experts warn of extreme heat, flooding, and potential global health risks through 2027.

  25. [INTERNATIONAL] 106 sources
    Brazil weather: El Niño triggers record rains and extreme temperature shifts

    Brazil's spring begins under the influence of a strong El Niño, bringing record-breaking September rains to Rio de Janeiro and heavy rainfall alerts across the Southeast and cold fronts to Santa Catarina.

  26. [INTERNATIONAL] 309 sources
    El Niño event threatens global health and food security

    A powerful El Niño event is projected to cause up to 450,000 heat-related deaths globally and push 50 million people toward acute hunger, while causing massive livestock losses in Colombia.

  27. [INTERNATIONAL] 172 sources
    El Niño phenomenon triggers extreme weather and health alerts globally

    The intensifying El Niño phenomenon is causing extreme heat in Colombia, forest fire risks in Ecuador, and significant public health warnings across the Americas as a strong event is projected through 2027.

  28. [INTERNATIONAL] 59 sources
    Latin American governments deploy emergency measures for El Niño

    Latin American nations are deploying significant funds and emergency measures to prepare for El Niño, including Peru's S/ 1,809 million allocation and Guatemala's $62.5 million food assistance plan.

  29. [INTERNATIONAL] 37 sources
    El Niño forecast predicts record-breaking intensity for 2026/27

    Meteorologists forecast a potentially record-breaking El Niño for 2026/27, with NOAA predicting a high probability of extreme conditions that could cause severe flooding in Peru and milder winters in Europe.

  30. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    El Niño climate pattern prompts weather preparations in New Zealand and US

    As El Niño develops, experts advise agricultural and livestock owners in New Zealand and the US to prepare for shifting weather patterns, including potential droughts, heavy rain, and extreme temperature shifts

  31. [INTERNATIONAL] 66 sources
    El Niño phenomenon triggers emergency responses across Latin America

    The El Niño phenomenon is intensifying, triggering emergency plans and red alerts across Latin America, from Peru's fishing sector to Brazil's extreme weather forecasts and Colombia's water security risks.

  32. [INTERNATIONAL] 101 sources
    El Niño intensifies with 75% chance of historic strength

    El Niño is intensifying, with a 75% chance of reaching historic levels. It threatens global agriculture, increases typhoon risks in Macau, and may cause severe rainfall deficits in Panama.

  33. [INTERNATIONAL] 66 sources
    El Niño intensifies, threatening global food security and agriculture

    A powerful El Niño event is intensifying, with a 75% chance of being the strongest since 1950. It is driving severe droughts in Honduras, causing massive crop losses and requiring urgent humanitarian aid.

  34. [INTERNATIONAL] 156 sources
    El Niño phenomenon triggers global climate alerts and extreme weather

    The intensifying El Niño phenomenon is triggering global climate alerts, causing coastal destruction in Ecuador, severe drought in Honduras, and prompting emergency preparations in Timor-Leste and Uruguay.

  35. [INTERNATIONAL] 193 sources
    El Niño intensification expected to drive extreme global weather through 2027

    The WMO warns of a very strong El Niño event that is nearly 100% certain to persist until February 2027, increasing global risks of extreme heat, floods, and droughts through 2027.

  36. [INTERNATIONAL] 178 sources
    El Niño expected to intensify into very strong event through early 2027

    The WMO warns of a ‘very strong’ El Niño event expected to intensify soon and persist until February 2027, posing global risks of extreme heat, floods, and droughts.

  37. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Brazil recognizes emergency in seven cities due to drought

    Seven cities in the Brazilian states of Alagoas, Bahia, and Paraíba have had a state of emergency recognized by the federal government due to severe drought.

  38. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Rio Grande declares emergency as Lagoa dos Patos floods

    Rio Grande, Brazil, has declared a state of emergency due to flooding from Lagoa dos Patos, while meteorologists issue storm and high-wind alerts across Rio Grande do Sul.

  39. [INTERNATIONAL] 63 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul storms displace thousands and disrupt water supply

    Severe storms in Rio Grande do Sul have displaced 2,686 people and damaged 117 municipalities. Water shortages have impacted up to 850,000 connections, with one death and five injuries reported.

  40. [INTERNATIONAL] 76 sources
    El Niño phenomenon intensifies, threatening global weather stability

    The 2026 El Niño is intensifying, with the WMO predicting potentially record-breaking temperatures and significant global weather disruptions, including extreme heat in Colombia and droughts in several regions.

  41. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Brazil government reduces hydroelectric output to conserve water amid El Niño

    Brazil will cut hydroelectric water releases to safeguard reservoir levels as El Niño intensifies, a CMSE‑approved move that also adds fuel‑supply monitoring for the North region.

  42. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Brazil's hydropower operators prepare for severe El Niño floods

    Brazil's hydropower, supplying two‑thirds of power, readies for a severe El Niño with 256% rainfall, 88% reservoir levels, spillway tests and early risk‑management protocols.

  43. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul Government Announces $3.1 bn Flood Mitigation Investment

    Rio Grande do Sul pledges R$3.1 bn for flood mitigation, including R$300 m for river desilting, road and bridge works, and a boost to Civil Defense staffing and city contingency plans.

  44. [INTERNATIONAL] 53 sources
    São Sebastião do Caí and Feliz declared emergency as Rio Grande do Sul faces severe storms

    Emergency declared in São Sebastião do Caí and Feliz as storms hit Rio Grande do Sul, affecting 218 municipalities, raising river levels and spawning a tornado that injured seven.

  45. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Itaboraí Leads Brazilian Municipal Push for El Niño Climate Preparedness

    Itaboraí and other Brazilian municipalities roll out coordinated El Niño response plans, safety initiatives, and community‑focused programs to boost preparedness and governance.

  46. [INTERNATIONAL] 198 sources
    Severe windstorms and floods hit southeastern Brazil, prompting red alerts and evacuations

    Intense storms across southeastern Brazil caused deaths, power outages, evacuations and red alerts in Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Paraná and Rio de Janeiro, while President Lula said the country is ready for

  47. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul floods affect over 59,000 people

    Floods in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul have impacted 59,967 people in 218 municipalities, leaving 488 homeless and prompting emergency declarations and federal aid.

  48. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Brazil coffee harvest delays lift New York prices over 3%

    Heavy rains postponed Brazil’s coffee harvest to 64 % complete, spurring a 3.4 % rise in NY Arabica futures and a 1.1 % jump in London Robusta as supply concerns grow.

  49. [INTERNATIONAL] 112 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul faces severe storms and flooding risk

    Rio Grande do Sul is under alert for severe storms (July 26‑28), with up to 200 mm rain, >90 km/h winds, hail and tornado risk; rivers above flood level, 200+ municipalities damaged, 682 displaced, 488 in refug

  50. [BUSINESS] 51 sources
    African Development Bank warns Super El Niño could cost continent $10‑20 billion

    AfDB warns a super El Niño could cost Africa $10‑20 bn, cut GDP 1‑2 %, spark mass migration and strain farms, fisheries and government budgets.

  51. [POLITICS] 31 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul declares emergency amid widespread floods

    Rio Grande do Sul declares emergency for 17 towns as floods, landslides and high river levels affect 206 municipalities, displacing 680 people; more heavy rain forecast.

  52. [BUSINESS] 40 sources
    Brazil's grid committee adds 1.8 GW to guard against El Niño impacts

    Brazil’s CMSE will activate 1.8 GW of pre‑contracted power from five firms on 1 Sept to mitigate expected El Niño‑related supply risks and fuel‑price volatility.

  53. [INTERNATIONAL] 63 sources
    South American governments brace for El Niño

    Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Denmark are rolling out coordinated plans, infrastructure projects and financial safeguards as El Niño threatens floods, storms and economic risks across South and

  54. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Pan-Amazon Fire Management Shift Emphasizes Prevention

    FUTERRA urges Bolivia, Brazil and Peru to adopt Integrated Fire Management, blending prevention with traditional practices to curb Amazon wildfires heightened by El Niño and climate change.

  55. [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Severe storm hits Concordia, Argentina and Salto, Uruguay

    A severe storm slammed Concordia (AR) and Salto (UY), causing roof damage, power outages and a fatality. Municipal aid in Concordia logged over 400 requests, and AR$200 M was pledged for rebuilding.

  56. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Coffee and cocoa prices climb as harvest delays and climate risks loom

    Coffee and cocoa futures gain as Brazil's slow coffee harvest and heavy rains in West Africa raise climate‑related supply worries for the next season.

  57. [INTERNATIONAL] 42 sources
    Super El Niño 2026 sparks alerts and emergency actions across Latin America

    NOAA confirmed a record‑strong 2026 Super El Niño, prompting orange alerts, flood‑control spending and agricultural safeguards across Ecuador, Argentina, Paraguay, Honduras, Panama and Colombia.

  58. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Porto Alegre unions and municipal water authority plan climate resilience measures

    Union leaders and Porto Alegre’s water department held July events to discuss climate‑related emergency preparedness, public‑service resilience and hospitality sector strategies.

  59. [CRIME] 55 sources
    Severe Storm Ravages Concordia, Argentina, Causing Fatalities and Widespread Power Outages

    A rare windstorm hit Concordia, Argentina and Salto, Uruguay, killing two people, toppling trees, ripping roofs and cutting power to dozens of towns; a local confectionery plant suffered major damage and crews

  60. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    El Niño fuels sharp rise in global coffee prices

    El Niño is pushing global coffee prices higher, with June’s I‑CIP at 248.9 cents per pound and volatility driven by Brazil’s weather‑hit harvest and a 67% chance of a “Super El Niño”.

  61. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Amazonas confronts El Niño climate risks and police staffing shortages at Tabatinga border

    In Amazonas, Brazil, a lawmaker pushes for an El Niño prevention plan while the federal prosecutor seeks to restore Federal Police staffing at the Tabatinga border.

  62. [INTERNATIONAL] 42 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul braces for severe storms and flood risk amid El Niño

    Brazilian agencies warn Rio Grande do Sul of heavy rain, strong winds, hail and possible tornadoes as El Niño‑driven fronts bring severe storms and flood risk from July 16‑19, threatening agriculture and rural‑

  63. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil opens public selection for climate‑adaptation assistance to semi‑arid family farms

    Brazil's ANATER opens a public call for NGOs to support 49,200 family farms in ten semi‑arid states through a climate‑adaptation programme, with proposals due 30 July–15 August 2026.

  64. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Iguatemi, Brazil hosts climate adaptation training for municipalities

    Eight Mato Grosso do Sul towns attended a free two‑day climate adaptation, sanitation and health training in Iguatemi, organized by ABM, FUNASA and partners.

  65. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Cocoa prices fall amid geopolitical tension and El Niño concerns

    Cocoa prices fell >3% on the NY exchange amid El Niño and U.S.–Iran tensions; demand recovery is uneven. Entertainment spending stays high, and the White House seeks a voluntary AI power‑use pledge.

  66. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    El Niño 2026‑27 threatens global food prices

    A predicted very strong 2026‑27 El Niño may cut crop yields worldwide, pushing global food commodity prices up to 16 % by 2028 and sparking “climate‑inflation” concerns for households and central banks.

  67. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Brazil's crops face drought risk as El Niño intensifies

    Brazil’s central regions face a July‑Sept drought that threatens the second corn crop; a strong El Niño could cut grain yields up to 10 % and raise re‑planting costs, prompting new ZARC risk maps and resilience

  68. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Santa Catarina Civil Defense Issues Storm and Tide Alerts

    Santa Catarina's Civil Defense warned of inland‑moving storms affecting many towns, while Joinville issued a high‑tide alert that could cause moderate flooding in low‑lying areas.

  69. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Santa Catarina expands sewage system and educates youth on climate

    CASAN builds a sewage system for 33,000 residents in Monte Verde and runs youth climate workshops, while a state seminar debates meeting national sanitation targets by 2033.

  70. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    FAO warns of global coffee, cocoa and tea price volatility

    FAO warns that climate shocks and production concentration are driving volatile coffee, cocoa and tea prices, while ICO reports a 2.8% drop in coffee prices amid El Niño concerns.

  71. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    El Niño boosts Argentine wheat outlook and spurs Colombia's national response

    El Niño is set to raise Argentina's wheat output above 21 Mt for 2026/27, while Colombia rolls out a $669 bn peso strategy to secure food, water and electricity during the 2026‑2027 season.

  72. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Uruguay and Argentina see rapid winter warming across the Southern Cone

    Uruguay expects a cold start then rapid warming and storms, while Corrientes, Argentina sees a winter temperature surge to 25 °C, both tied to regional climate anomalies.

  73. [INTERNATIONAL] 26 sources
    El Niño consolidation spurs flood and fire preparedness across South America

    El Niño is confirmed for 2026‑27, prompting flood, drought and fire preparedness actions across Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, Chile, Bolivia, Guatemala, Colombia and Peru, with coordinated government and private‑

  74. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Santa Catarina braces for intensified El Niño‑driven storms

    NOAA sees an 81 % chance of a very strong El Niño; Santa Catarina faces up to 100 mm rain, severe storms, floods and landslide alerts, with similar threats moving into Rio Grande do Sul.

  75. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazilian city of Camboriú unveils El Niño action plan as Colombo Agroindústria boosts fire prevention

    Camboriú unveiled an El Niño preparedness plan with volunteers, while Colombo Agroindústria expanded fire‑prevention training and school outreach across several Brazilian towns.

  76. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Paraná braces for heavy rains as El Niño intensifies

    NOAA and Simepar forecast strong El Niño will bring above‑average rains to western and southwestern Paraná, raising flood and landslide risks; state agencies allocate hundreds of millions for infrastructure, em

  77. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Coffee futures drop in New York after profit‑taking surge

    New York coffee futures fell 3% after a profit‑taking rally, driven by Brazil's harvest issues and El Niño risk; cocoa rose, while sugar and orange‑juice fell.

  78. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Brazil readies SUS health system for 2026 El Niño impacts

    Brazil's Ministry of Health held meetings in Brasília to prepare the SUS for 2026 El Niño, while a deputy pushes a constitutional amendment for disaster‑prevention funding and experts call for agricultural risk

  79. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Argentina braces for heavy rains amid Super Niño forecasts

    Argentina's Entre Ríos prepares civil defence for a predicted Super Niño flood, while Buenos Aires' east faces higher-than‑normal rain through September.

  80. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Cerrado Mineiro coffee harvest hits 32% as dry spell speeds field work

    Brazil’s Cerrado Mineiro coffee harvest reached 32% of the 2026/27 target, boosted by dry weather; processing is at 18% with good bean quality despite earlier rain delays and disease checks.

  81. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil pushes renewable export and grid resilience as El Niño threatens power supply

    Brazil aims to export excess renewable power via new cross‑border links while El Niño threatens hydro output, prompting greater reliance on wind, solar and costly thermal plants.

  82. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Brazil braces for El Niño drought in Pernambuco, floods in Santa Catarina

    NOAA predicts a strong 2026 El Niño, bringing drought risk to Pernambuco’s farms and flood danger to Santa Catarina, prompting heightened monitoring and preparedness in Brazil.

  83. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Coffee futures jump to five‑month highs amid Brazil harvest delays

    Coffee futures surged to five‑month highs, with Arabica up ~12% to $3.48/lb and Robusta up ~8%, as Brazil’s delayed harvest and El Niño‑related weather tighten supply.

  84. [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    El Niño 2026 threatens global rice, wheat and palm‑oil markets, raising inflation risks

    A strong El Niño in 2026 threatens rice, wheat and palm‑oil yields across Asia, Australia and Brazil, pushing commodity prices up and risking higher inflation and interest‑rate pressure in Brazil.

  85. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Argentina readies winter shelters as El Niño raises flood risk and energy costs soar

    Argentina prepares winter shelters amid El Niño flood risk while households face soaring energy tariffs under Milei, prompting cheaper heating alternatives.

  86. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Corrientes province mobilizes emergency response to El Niño flooding risk

    Corrientes governor activates emergency committees, reinforces drainage and flood defenses as El Niño threatens Uruguay River rise and possible evacuations of up to 1,500 people.

  87. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Brazil confronts water governance and urban climate adaptation challenges

    Brazil's water‑use permit system in Paraíba shows limited public input, while only 13% of municipalities have climate‑adaptation plans, highlighting urgent urban and water governance challenges.

  88. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Uruguay braces for El Niño‑driven warmth and rain and an incoming polar cold wave

    Uruguay will see above‑average winter temperatures and more rain from El Niño through 2027, while a polar air mass brings a cold snap with near‑freezing lows this week.

  89. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Brazil ramps up El Niño preparedness with health system meetings and civil‑defense drills

    Brazil's Pontal do Paraná municipal officials joined a civil‑defence El Niño drill, while the Health Ministry holds July regional meetings to prepare the SUS for 2026 climate‑related health risks.

  90. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Feliciano (Argentina) and Pucón (Chile) activate emergency plans ahead of severe weather

    Feliciano (AR) readies a preventive plan for El Niño, while Pucón (CL) responds to storm damage, restoring power and supporting rural farms.

  91. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Brazil’s sanitation firms boost climate‑resilience plans as El Niño looms

    Brazil’s water‑sewage firms are investing in AI, infrastructure and smart‑meter technology to brace for El Niño‑driven droughts, higher demand and flood risks, with Sabesp earmarking R$ 7.8 bn for climate‑resil

  92. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    El Niño intensifies flood risk in Brazil’s Santa Catarina

    NOAA forecasts a strong El Niño, boosting rain and flood risk in Brazil’s Santa Catarina, where Civil Defense urges residents to sign up for alerts and follow safety guidance.

  93. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Rio de Janeiro establishes state committee to tackle El Niño impacts

    Rio de Janeiro created a state committee, coordinated by Civil Defense, to monitor and respond to El Niño‑related drought, heat, fires and sectoral impacts, involving 18 agencies and four technical chambers.

  94. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rio de Janeiro forms state committee to tackle El Niño impacts

    Rio de Janeiro created a state committee, involving 18 agencies and four technical chambers, to monitor and respond to El Niño‑related droughts, heat, fires and impacts on health, water, energy and agriculture.

  95. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brazil's ANP monitors fuel supply in North amid El Niño drought

    Brazil's ANP is monitoring fuel supply in the North Region during the 2026 El Niño drought, coordinating with the energy ministry and major distributors to review contingency plans and prevent shortages.

  96. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazil's Lula government prepares for El Niño and severe cold spell

    Brazil's federal government, led by President Lula, says it is ready for an expected El Niño and a cold front that has triggered frost alerts and low temperatures across the southern states.

  97. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul releases first tranche for Boa Esperança road paving

    Rio Grande do Sul released R$3.75 million of a R$15 million fund to start paving the Estrada da Boa Esperança, aiming to enhance safety, tourism and local economies.

  98. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul advances climate disaster preparedness with new municipal plan and international seminar

    Igrejinha updated its flood contingency plan and Rio Grande do Sul held an international seminar with UNDRR and IDB to boost long‑term climate disaster resilience, launching a state reconstruction centre.

  99. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Rio Grande do Sul launches $8 million batimetry studies for flood prevention

    Rio Grande do Sul signed contracts for $8 million batimetry studies of coastal lagoons and rivers to improve flood prevention, navigation and climate resilience.

  100. [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    El Niño intensifies flood and drought risks in Rio Grande do Sul

    El Niño is set to intensify, boosting rainfall and flood risk in Rio Grande do Sul, where rivers are rising, new floods hit towns, and authorities launch reconstruction, monitoring platforms and emergency funds

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