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‘Supersized’ El Nino could reshape global weather and push 2027 to heat record: UN

Experts warn that a potentially unprecedented El Nino is on course for intensification into 2027, posing severe threats of extreme weather events. The World Meteorological Organization anticipates this climatic anomaly will persist until February 2027. With Pacific Ocean temperatures soaring, global vigilance and enhanced preparedness measures are essential to mitigate…

The Times of India

'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded: UN weather agency

The World Meteorological Organization said its forecasts showed a near 100% likelihood that El Nino would persist through February 2027, fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures. This is the first time it has expressed such a degree of certainty, the WMO said.

The Economic Times

Pacific island nations seek to turn geopolitics into funding to offset climate change harm

Stormy weather can send the Pacific Ocean flooding into people's homes in small, remote island nations

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Rare train of cyclones fuelled by historic El Nino make their way across Pacific

Several storms, including Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina, moved through the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, fuelled by a historically strong El Nino that has already been linked to extreme weather around the globe and is expected to persist through to February.

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Before the infinity nets, there was ‘The Pacific Ocean’ – what origin stories focusing on Yayoi Kusama’s mental illness miss about her art

Stories of Yayoi Kusama’s life often begin after she moved to New York City from Japan in 1958 and found near-overnight success with her abstract infinity net paintings. These evolved into the infinity rooms and polka-dotted pumpkins that became social media phenomena decades later and the focus of her legacy…

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Galápagos corals show El Niño events are more extreme now than in past 1,000 years – here’s how my team made the discovery

Temperatures have warmed dramatically across the equatorial Pacific Ocean in 2026, signaling the onset of a strong and potentially historic El Niño. These events can affect weather around the world, and the intensity of recent El Niño events is raising alarm that, as global temperatures rise, they are becoming stronger…

The Conversation

What is El Nino and why could 2027 be the hottest year on record?

El Nino describes the warming of sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, occurring every few years. The phenomenon disrupts weather patterns globally, while the last El Nino intensified global heat and led to severe droughts, flooding, marine heatwaves and coral bleaching. US meteorologists at the National Oceanic and…

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Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought

PANAMA CITY - The Panama Canal will reduce shipping volumes from next month because of a drought fueled by the El Nino phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans said Thursday.

Bangkok Post

4,000-year-old rock painting in Indonesia offers clues to one of humanity’s greatest migrations

Some 4,200 years ago, people started to leave what is now Taiwan to migrate to the thousands of islands to the south, spanning as far west as Madagascar in the western Indian Ocean and as far east as Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

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Labour MP says UK should be prepared for impact of super El Niño

Labour MP Chris Hinchliff has said the UK should be prepared for an "super-El Niño" climate event that could severely impact global food supplies and economies. An El Niño is a phenomenon where surface water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean become much warmer than normal - with a super…

The Independent UK

Dolphin, Dim-sum, Banyan: How tropical cyclones get their names

NEW YORK — If you see that a storm named Dim-sum is gathering steam in the Pacific Ocean, it’s not an error.

Bangkok Post

Long before GPS, Polynesian sailors crossed the Pacific by reading stars, waves, winds, birds and clouds

Centuries before GPS satellites, magnetic compasses and detailed nautical charts transformed sea travel, Polynesian navigators were already mastering one of the world's greatest navigational challenges: the immense Pacific Ocean. In double-hulled canoes, they sailed thousands of kilometres between tiny, isolated islands spread across waters covering almost one-third of Earth's surface.…

The Times of India

Researchers tracked wildfires from 1984 to 2022; a Pacific trend added 22% to US Southwest drying-related burned area but reduced eastern Australia’s by about 19%

A Pacific Ocean warming trend has impacted wildfire conditions globally. This pattern amplified fire risks in the southwestern United States significantly. Conversely, it eased fire conditions in eastern Australia during the study. Researchers analyzed decades of wildfire and climate data for these findings. Understanding these ocean-climate links can improve future…

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‘I was stranded in the Pacific Ocean for a month. Here’s three things I did to survive’

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Sailor shares what he ate to survive month adrift in the Pacific Ocean

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Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

China recently tested a submarine-fired ballistic missile in the southern Pacific Ocean. This complex operation examined the nation's evolving nuclear deterrent and its sensitive command systems. Analysts believe China is nearing an operational strike capability, potentially targeting Guam and Hawaii. The test, described as routine by China, drew criticism from…

The Economic Times

El Nino is expected 'to break records': top expert

An El Nino weather event is predicted to reach record-breaking strength. Experts anticipate extreme weather patterns globally due to this phenomenon. This warming of Pacific Ocean temperatures influences rainfall and wind patterns worldwide. The event, occurring every few years, can cause droughts and floods. Combined with climate change, it contributes…

The Economic Times

Super El Niño 2026 could be even stronger than expected: California could face flooding while the US braces for a harsh winter

A powerful Super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict this climate phenomenon will intensify rapidly in coming months. This event may bring significant weather pattern changes across the United States. California could experience increased storm activity and flooding risks. Global weather extremes like droughts and heatwaves…

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‘I didn’t lose hope’: how Cook Islands fisher survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean

After the engine on his small aluminium boat died, Junior Apiuta Apiuta battled loneliness, huge waves and bitter cold – but he never gave up

The Conversation

What a strong El Niño could mean for Australian communities, jobs and food prices

Climate models are now confidently projecting the world will experience a very strong El Niño weather event this year. For Australia, this Pacific Ocean phenomenon means we are likely to see hotter and drier conditions for the rest of 2026 and into 2027.

The Independent UK

US military strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean leaves 2 dead and 6 survivors

This latest incident brings the total number of fatalities from US military boat strikes to over 210 people

The Independent UK

US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean

The U.S. military has attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people

The Independent UK

One killed, two survive after US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 208

The Economic Times

El Niño is here, but can the Indian Ocean Dipole save India's monsoon?

El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific Ocean. This weather pattern often leads to less rain and hotter temperatures in India. Farmers and water resources could be affected. However, another climate pattern, the Indian Ocean Dipole, might help. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole could bring more rain. Experts are…

France 24

‘Fuel on the fire’: Scientists confirm El Nino’s return, predict extreme weather effects

Meteorologists confirmed the arrival of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, warning that the climate pattern could grow into one of the strongest on record. Experts say it is likely to amplify global heat and fuel extreme weather including floods, droughts, wildfires and powerful storms in coming months.

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