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

Updated 2026-06-18 00:57

El Niño onset expected this summer, strong odds reported by the WMO, hinting at a warmer world and heightened extreme weather potential. Europe and the UK experience a buckling jet stream driving cold spells south, following a May heat event, as record heat and moisture boost storm intensity. 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 essential for preparedness across sectors.

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