UN Warns of Record-Breaking El Niño Event
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United Nations / World Meteorological Organization
Global
September 2026
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El Niño is expected to be the largest in at least 1,000 years. 2027 is projected to be the hottest year ever recorded. The phenomenon is linked to extreme weather, including wildfires and floods globally. World Food Programme warns of potential acute hunger for 50 million people.
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