Latest News About Weather watch around El Niño onset and jet stream shifts

Updated 2026-06-18 00:57

El Niño onset expected in mid-2026, strong odds reported by the WMO, signaling warmer global temperatures and increased severe weather risk. Europe and the UK see a buckling jet stream driving cold spells south, after a May heat dome, with heat records fueling stronger storms. Such patterns increase drought risk in South Asia and stress energy grids and agriculture globally into late 2026. Ongoing monitoring of worldwide meteorology remains essential for preparedness across sectors.

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