# El Niño is strengthening: What could it mean for Africa?

https://mins.news/en/item/52346

- CGTN, 2026-09-09 11:34 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-09/El-Ni-o-is-strengthening-What-could-it-mean-for-Africa--1QhglyS83KM/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> A strong El Niño is developing in the Pacific and is expected to intensify toward the end of 2026. The WMO says it is already established and could continue through February 2027. Parts of East Africa may see wetter conditions, while Southern Africa faces greater drought risk, with potential effects on food production, water supplies, health and livelihoods.

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