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Ohio School Delays Today: Heavy fog disrupts morning commute as the US winter forecast warns of major weather changes ahead

Heavy fog in Ohio has resulted in numerous school delays and closures for students and families today. Many schools are experiencing either one-hour or two-hour delays due to limited visibility. The fog is expected to lift later in the morning, leading to sunnier conditions in the afternoon. Meanwhile, forecasters are…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Londoners told to sign up for flood warnings amid Super El Niño extreme weather fears

Government looks to boost resilience to flooding ahead of potential extreme weather this autumn and winter

Evening Standard · 6h ago

El Niño Jolts Peru's Fisheries: Anchoveta Catch Plunges 99% as Jumbo Squid Gains Ground Amid Expert Monitoring

El Niño erased 99% of Peru's July anchovy catch, triggering a 30.7% sector contraction, 78,000 job losses in 2026 alone, and a 40–70% fishmeal export drop.

Latin Times · 23h ago

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Sugar Wholesale Prices Surge 28.6% in Peru as El Niño Threatens to Raise Household Food Costs in October

Peru's wholesale sugar price jumped 45% as ENFEN classifies El Niño Costero as extraordinary magnitude. Impact on families and remittances explained.

Latin Times · 23h ago

Developing nations face triple shock from energy crisis, El Niño and borrowing costs, UN warns

UN’s development arm calls for urgent action as crises could ‘throw tens if not hundreds of millions back into poverty’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

When will El Niño peak and end? A full timeline of the weather phenomenon taking the world by storm

A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is still intensifying in the Pacific. When will we see the weather phenomenon peak – and when will it come to an end?

Euronews · Oct 10

Extreme winter weather 'more likely' in London as world facing Godzilla El Niño 'stress like we've never seen before'

Warning comes as sea surface temperatures in Pacific Ocean are recorded at 4C above normal

Evening Standard · Oct 10

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Sugar Prices Settle Higher on El Niño Weather Risks

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.10 (+0.50%) on Friday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +1.40 (+0.26%). Sugar prices settled higher on Friday, supported by concern that the super El Niño weather pattern will disrupt global sugar production. Japan’s Meteorological Agency...

Barchart · Oct 9

El Niño Weather Risks Support Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.06 (+0.30%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +3.20 (+0.59%). Sugar prices are moving higher today, supported by concern that the super El Niño weather pattern will disrupt global sugar production. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said...

Barchart · Oct 9

How Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an extremely quiet 2026 season

Hurricane Isaias shattered the peace of one of the quietest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record as it grew into 2026’s first Atlantic hurricane and made landfall on the northern Gulf Coast near Destin, Fla., late on Oct. 9.

The Conversation · Oct 9

How California is bracing for a winter of floods, fires and extreme storms all at once

The strongest El Niño recorded is expected to bring a cascade of hazards to a state still facing wildfire and heat risks, while budget cuts have weakened disaster response agencies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

El Niño could weaken the polar vortex. Does a scorching summer mean a freezing winter?

El Niño’s European weather impacts tend to be indirect and less severe than in the tropics. But experts warn it could weaken the polar vortex.

Euronews · Oct 9

El Niño's storm-killer winds and climate's warming waters in fight over future of Hurricane Isaias

A supersized El Niño’s decapitating winds and the Gulf of Mexico’s hot storm-fueling waters are battling for the core and future of land-approaching Hurricane Isaias and the storm’s tilt and eye show who’s winning

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Peru's Pacific Ocean Reaches Record Heat as El Niño Raises Fears for Fishing, Weather and Coastal Flooding

Peru's ocean hits historic highs as ENFEN warns of extraordinary El Niño through 2027. Global fishmeal fell 49%. What it means for floods, food, and families.

Latin Times · Oct 8

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Latin Times · Oct 8

Peru Grants the Government 90 Days of Special Powers to Tackle El Niño and the Security Crisis

Peru's Chamber voted 66-34 to give Fujimori 90 days on crime and El Niño — but only the Senate can start the clock.

The Conversation · Oct 7

Colonisation, not climate change, first primed these forests to burn

Bushfire season is here. The Bureau of Meteorology expects the declared El Niño to be strong to very strong. Southeastern Australia is bracing for a long run of dangerous fire weather.

Evening Standard · Oct 7

UK Foreign Office issues Godzilla El Niño travel warning for Londoners heading to these countries

For Londoners planning a Christmas getaway or winter holiday, it’s worth checking now how your travel plans could be affected by a powerful El Niño

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

‘Like an earthquake’: El Niño is coming for California – is the state ready?

A mix of natural disasters could all befall the state at once as it finds itself in the crosshairs of the climate phenomenon

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The Conversation · Oct 7

Super El Niño – how it could affect South Africa’s maize prices

In southern Africa, the El Niño – caused by warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean which affect air pressure and wind directions – usually brings below-average summer rainfall and increases the risk of drought. This means poor harvests of maize, a staple crop for many countries on the…

The Conversation · Oct 7

Super El Niño could hit southern Africa’s bean harvests hard: how to protect farmers

Grain legumes, also known as pulses, are an important source of calories and income for rural households and small farmers globally. Beans, especially dry beans, are the most traded and consumed grain legume crop in southern Africa. They are the primary staple and the second-most significant source of dietary protein…

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Q&A: ‘Are the warnings all hype?’ – our environment writers answered your El Niño questions

Guardian reporters Jonathan Watts and Gabrielle Canon answered your question climate and extreme weather, from what to expect this winter in the UK to the increasing risk of natural disasters

The Economic Times · Oct 7

RBI Inflation FY2026-27: Malhotra & Co raises inflation forecast to 5.2% for FY27

RBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its inflation forecast for FY27 to 5.2% from 5.0% previously. This revision comes as retail inflation exceeds the RBI's target for three consecutive months. The rise in crude oil prices and food costs is a significant contributing factor. Additionally,…

Latin Times · Oct 7

Peru Says 3.4% Economic Growth Holds in 2026 Despite El Niño. Remittances Tell a Different Story.

Peru holds to 3.4% growth for 2026 despite El Niño, but remittances are cooling. See what the numbers mean for families who send money home.

Latin Times · Oct 6

El Niño Exacerbates Water Crisis in Peru: Lake Titicaca Water Level Drops 53 Centimeters

Lake Titicaca lost 53 cm in Puno and Senamhi expects 70 cm by November. Key facts on El Niño, Andean farming and remittances from the U.S.

Barchart · Oct 6

Sugar Prices Gain as Brazil Rains Disrupt Cane Crushing

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.09 (+0.43%) on Tuesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +8.90 (+1.63%). Sugar prices have rallied sharply over the past week, with NY sugar posting a 19-month nearest-futures high on Tuesday and London sugar posting a...

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