The world has been warned to prepare for the imminent return of El Niño - along with extreme weather conditions.

There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological…

World Meteorological Organisation now almost certain of heat intensifying worldwide from June

The WMO forecasts an 80% chance of El Niño by August, warning of significant global climate impacts and urgent action needed.

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