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

Updated 2026-06-18 00:57

El Niño onset expected between June and August 2026, 80% probability reported by the WMO, signaling warmer global temperatures and heightened extreme weather potential. Europe and the UK see a buckling jet stream pushing Arctic air south, after a May heat dome, as record heat and moisture boost storm intensity. Such patterns increase drought risk in South Asia and stress energy grids and agriculture globally into late 2026. Close watching of worldwide meteorology remains crucial for preparedness across sectors.

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