Scientists are poised to declare the emergence of a the weather pattern within days. Here’s why.

A formal El Nino declaration could pivot many Australian regions back into prolonged dry spells.

Scientists are poised to declare the emergence of a the weather pattern within days. Here’s why.

The World Meteorological Organisation warn there's now an 80 per cent likelihood of an El Niño event during June-August 2026, and a 90 per cent chance this will continue until at…

The El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impact. This combination could lead to…

Is the world heading for a super El Nino? Explore UN and WMO warnings on extreme heat, droughts, floods and global climate risks in the months ahead.

An El Nino event this year is likely to take place between June and August 2026

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BoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter

There are signs an El Nino weather pattern is approaching, with forecasters tracking a spike in temperatures that could trigger the climate driver by winter.

Australia should prepare for an El Niño, with the BoM and other agencies forecasting that the weather phenomenon is likely to develop in coming months