Reuters reporters set out to define heat waves but found a wider phenomenon: “heat storms” spreading across vast parts of the planet. On On Assignment, investigators Maurice Tamman and Ben Welsh discuss how extreme heat became a constant feature of modern life and why they needed new language to describe it.

RReuters2026-10-24 09:43

El Niño is significantly affecting global weather patterns, with droughts, floods and heatwaves reported in Indonesia, India and the United States. The World Meteorological Organization says the record-breaking phenomenon is expected to strengthen and persist until at least 2027.

BBBC News2026-10-20 16:55

A powerful Super El Niño is driving droughts, floods and wildfires across Latin America, putting millions of lives and livelihoods at risk. Colombia faces severe water shortages, Honduras is dealing with failed harvests, and warming seas have hit Peru’s fishing industry. The World Food Programme warns that another 16 million people could face food insecurity by year’s end.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-17 19:32

As El Niño strengthens in the Pacific, countries across Africa are preparing for potentially extreme weather. The programme discusses flood risks in Kenya and preparations to protect vulnerable communities, as well as what El Niño could mean for agriculture and food security in South Africa.

DDW News2026-10-16 14:00

El Niño and other factors have pushed hurricane activity in the Central and Eastern Pacific to record levels. Using a measure that combines wind speed and storm duration, meteorologists say activity east of the international date line has never been busier.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-13 02:03

How did the 1877 El Niño lead to an estimated 50 million deaths, about 3% of the world’s population at the time? BBC interviews with historians and scientists examine the disaster and lessons for humanity, explain how El Niño forms, and discuss how scientists assess the effect of rising global temperatures on future events.

BBBC Chinese2026-10-09 10:00

The United Nations said Thursday that El Niño will strengthen further before peaking in December, and could rank among the strongest since at least 1950. The UN weather and climate agency said the natural phenomenon is expected to raise temperatures across much of the planet, compounding human-caused climate change.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-08 09:59

A giant underwater wave linked to this year’s El Niño weather pattern is moving north along the Americas’ west coast. Scientists are raising concerns that climate change is intensifying the effects of the naturally occurring phenomenon.

CCBC News2026-10-07 01:41

Communities along the Amazon River experienced a historic drought in 2024. Two years later, residents of Nova Sociedade are using solar power to move away from diesel and prepare for changes linked to this year’s El Niño, a natural climate phenomenon that raises global temperatures and can worsen drought in the Amazon.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-06 19:03

The 1877 El Niño contributed to the deaths of about 50 million people, roughly 3% of the population. As the world faces a record-breaking El Niño, historians and scientists examine what happened and what a warmer world could mean for future events.

BBBC News2026-10-06 09:37

Scientists expect the El Niño weather pattern developing in the Pacific to rank among the strongest on record. It could parch crops in some parts of the world and bring flooding to others, with the resulting costs potentially appearing in grocery bills.

RReuters2026-09-30 16:35

This edition examines the economic risks of El Niño as drought and floods threaten crops, food prices and hydropower across Africa. Experts discuss the most exposed regions, investment needed to strengthen water resilience and how AI tools are helping smallholder farmers make critical decisions as weather becomes harder to predict.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-29 14:40

Climate scientists warn that this year’s El Niño could be the worst ever recorded. Past “super” El Niños suggest the cycle may bring flooding, drought, wildfires and hunger worldwide. Scientists are examining how to communicate those risks to governments and the public in a way that encourages calm preparation rather than panic.

BBBC News2026-09-28 20:00

El Niño is fueling stronger Pacific storms and producing unusually high heat. Even without making landfall, these systems have damaged California’s coastline, prompting the state to declare an emergency this week as experts warn conditions could worsen. The coastal flooding also has implications for Canada’s West Coast.

GGlobal News2026-09-26 23:32

The UN says South Sudan’s already severe hunger crisis is becoming increasingly critical as violence, extreme weather and dwindling aid leave millions without enough food.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-26 10:06

This edition examines the economic risks El Niño poses to Africa as drought and flooding threaten crops, food prices and hydropower. Experts discuss the most exposed regions, investment needed to improve water resilience, and how AI tools are helping smallholder farmers make crucial decisions as weather becomes less predictable.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-26 05:05

Scientists say sea levels along parts of California’s coast could rise by up to 30 centimeters in the coming weeks—about as much as the state saw throughout the entire last century. A powerful El Niño and an active Pacific storm season are already damaging beaches and coastal infrastructure, raising questions about whether the surge is temporary or a preview of what lies ahead.

DDW News2026-09-26 03:30

No hurricanes have formed in the Atlantic during the heart of its hurricane season, breaking a 112-year record. Meanwhile, the Pacific season is surging and setting a new pace. El Niño is driving the unusual weather patterns, Heidi Petracek reports.

GGlobal News2026-09-24 02:45

A Climate Impact Lab report says this year’s powerful El Niño and the record heat it is driving could produce nearly half a million additional heat-related deaths worldwide by the end of February. Poorer countries facing food insecurity and high energy costs are expected to suffer the heaviest toll.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-24 01:30

Scientists warn that this year’s El Niño could contribute to nearly half a million additional heat-related deaths worldwide. A new study calls the event “a postcard from our future,” as it temporarily pushes global temperatures toward levels that could become normal around 2045.

DDW News2026-09-23 23:00

Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab say extreme heat from this year’s “super El Niño” could cause up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide in the six months through February 2027. Extremely hot days are expected to increase by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan likely among the hardest hit. The effects may last beyond the period studied.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 14:59

Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab say extreme heat associated with this year’s “super El Niño” could lead to as many as 451,000 excess deaths globally in the six months through February 2027. Extremely hot days are expected to increase by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan among the hardest-hit countries. The researchers warn effects may last beyond the period studied.

FFrance 24 English2026-09-23 13:37

Exceptionally heavy El Niño rains have awakened millions of seeds that had lain dormant underground, covering vast areas of the Atacama Desert in flowers.

Eeuronews2026-09-23 08:36

An extremely strong El Niño is developing in the Pacific and could drive global temperatures even higher. The report examines what may happen when this powerful natural climate phenomenon encounters a planet already warmed by human-caused climate change.

DDW News2026-09-23 04:00