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

Updated 2026-06-18 00:57

El Niño onset likely this summer, high likelihood reported by the WMO, hinting at warmer global temperatures and increased severe weather risk. Europe and the UK experience a buckling jet stream pushing Arctic air south, following a May heat event, with heat records fueling stronger storms. Such patterns increase drought risk in South Asia and challenge energy systems and farming worldwide through late 2026. Close watching of global weather patterns remains crucial for preparedness across sectors.

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