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Forecasters are watching the development of a potentially exceptional El Niño that could affect weather patterns across several continents.
Why El Niño matters
The Guardian reported that Pacific Ocean temperatures are forecast to rise well above normal levels. Strong El Niño events can shift rainfall, heat and storm patterns.
Food security
Unusual weather can reduce harvests, disrupt logistics and increase food-price pressure when several producing regions are affected at once.
Source: The Guardian, September 15, 2026.
