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Very Strong El Niño with Possible Duration Until February 2027

Notícias de Coimbra3 September 2026 at 09:16

The El Niño phenomenon is "firmly established" and is expected to intensify further in the coming months, reaching an intensity classified as "very strong". This intensification represents a significant escalation compared to previous forecasts about the climate phenomenon.

According to the meteorological projections mentioned in the article, there is a possibility that this El Niño episode could extend until February 2027. This extended duration raises concerns about the prolonged impacts the phenomenon may have on various regions around the world.

El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon characterized by the abnormal warming of the waters in the Pacific Ocean, which influences global weather patterns and can cause droughts, floods, and other extreme weather conditions in different parts of the planet.

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