Weather: El Niño expected to strike this summer with 80% probability

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced an 80% chance that El Niño will develop between June and August 2026, fueled by abnormally warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific. This natural climate phenomenon is expected to affect global temperatures and rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of extreme weather events. The Geneva-based WMO notes a marked shift toward El Niño conditions for the June-August period.