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How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Phys.org
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What happened

The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year's El Niño has already surpassed previous records.

Forecasters expect it to strengthen even further before approaching its usual peak around December.

Key facts

  • The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year's El Niño has already surpassed previous records.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:01 UTC.

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