International forecasters warn countries need to be prepared for a powerful El Niño

NPR | By Lauren Sommer

Published September 3, 2026 at 5:29 PM EDT

Forecasters are expecting the El Niño weather pattern to strengthen significantly this year, raising the risks of extreme weather around the world well into 2027.

Lauren Sommer

Lauren Sommer covers climate change for NPR's Climate Desk.

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