El Niño
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In French Guiana, Prefect Activates “Drought” Emergency Plan to Supply Isolated Towns
The prefect of French Guiana has activated the Orsec “drought” plan after low rainfall disrupted river traffic in the overseas territory. The prefecture announced the decision on Wednesday, 21 October.…
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California Declares State of Emergency Over Risk of Major Storms and Flooding
California authorities fear the potentially devastating consequences of El Niño’s return. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Monday, September 21, ahead of the climate phenomenon’s arrival on…
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In Asia, El Niño Fuels an Exceptional Season of Intense and Long-Lasting Typhoons, Disrupting Maritime Transport
Danish shipping company Maersk warned that the 2026 typhoon season in East Asia is unusually bad. Several strong typhoons hit within two weeks, causing flooding, port congestion, and delays. These…
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Decline in Freshwater Stocks: World Meteorological Organization Warns of Serious Implications for the Future
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Thursday, September 17, that the Earth retains less freshwater than before. In its annual global assessment, the UN agency reported that 2025 was…
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El Niño Threatens to Push Up Food Prices in Europe
The return of El Niño in 2026 threatens global agricultural production and could drive up food prices. Inflation, expected to ease with hopes of opening the Strait of Hormuz, has…
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Panama Canal Ship Pays Record 5.3 Million Dollars for Priority Passage
A ship carrying liquefied petroleum gas has paid a record 5.3 million dollars to cross the Panama Canal more quickly. The canal authority announced this on Thursday, August 27. The…
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‘Unpredictable and extreme’: Asia braces for El Niño
El Niño is becoming increasingly difficult to predict as climate change alters the oceanic and atmospheric conditions that shape its development. Scientists have long relied on established climate patterns to…