Fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters, the El Niño climate pattern is intensifying and has yet to peak. Forecasters are almost certain it will persist through February 2027 – with unusually warm conditions expected across much of the world in the coming months.
The significance of this development goes beyond the headline. It may affect public expectations, institutional decisions and the wider policy or market conversation.
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