Climate · Mogadishu, Somalia · October 21, 2026

UN warns El Niño could be strongest on record

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 21, 8:11 AM ET

The UN aid chief warned El Niño could be the strongest on record and released $50 million for 11 frontline countries including Chad and Somalia, saying the humanitarian system cannot cope alone. Southern African countries are also stepping up disaster preparedness for the coming rainy season.

Why it matters

Strong El Niño events disrupt rainfall and harvests, threatening food security in vulnerable regions.

Background

El Niño is a periodic warming of the Pacific that shifts global weather patterns. It has already been linked to drought and fires in Southeast Asia and Latin America this year.

The story so far

1. Oct 21UN warns El Niño could be strongest on record
2. Oct 22WMO says El Niño could be strongest on record
3. Oct 27Greenhouse gases hit record highs in 2025
4. Oct 28WMO: greenhouse gases hit record highs in 2025

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Sources

• Euronews ↗Oct 21, 10:53 AM ET
• AllAfrica ↗Oct 21, 8:11 AM ET

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