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WMO: El Niño to Intensify Through 2026, Effects Persist into 2027
El EspectadorLO·about 10 hours ago
A WMO-affiliated expert warns that the current El Niño could last until February 2027 and possibly extend to May or June 2027, longer than typical events. The prolonged duration raises risks of sustained drought, flooding, and agricultural stress across affected regions. The forecast is based on WMO high-certainty modeling, but the extension beyond February remains tentative.