Archive · 31 Jul 2026
El Niño to Intensify, Trigger Global Heat and Rainfall Shifts
The World Meteorological Organisation said that the El Niño weather pattern will get stronger in the next few months.
This means the oceans will be warmer and the air will be hotter in many places.
Because of this, some areas will get more rain while others may dry out.
In the Indian Ocean region, a related effect called the Indian Ocean Dipole might also become stronger.
Together, these changes could cause droughts, floods, and even wildfires.
Scientists are warning people to be prepared for these weather changes.
The biggest changes are expected from August to October.
The warning helps governments and communities plan for the weather.
It is important to listen to scientists so we can stay safe.
WMO warns El Niño will intensify and dominate global climate in coming months.
Expected above‑normal temperatures across much of the world during August‑October.
Significant rainfall pattern shifts anticipated, especially in the Indian Ocean region.
Positive Indian Ocean Dipole likely to develop, amplifying regional impacts.
Combined oceanic drivers could cause droughts, floods, and wildfires near the Indian Ocean basin.
- Who
- World Meteorological Organisation
- What
- Warned that El Niño will intensify and dominate global climate
- When
- Coming months, especially August to October
- Where
- Worldwide, with particular impacts around the Indian Ocean basin
- Why
- To alert about extreme temperatures, rainfall shifts, and associated hazards
- El Niño intensity
- Increasing
- Affected months
- August to October
- Key oceanic driver
- Positive Indian Ocean Dipole
- Potential hazards
- Drought, floods, wildfires
- Source
- World Meteorological Organisation