The World Meteorological Organization on the 21st released its Global Seasonal
Climate Update, saying the current El Niño could reach an unprecedented
intensity. It forecasts tropical Pacific sea surface temperatures may be about
3.8°C above average in Nov 2026–Jan 2027. WMO secretary-general Shao Luo said
that projection is outside the range of charts monitored over the past 40 years.
El Niño is expected to peak late this year, though impacts could persist beyond
the peak.
