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El Niño will intensify into a very strong event by the end of 2026.

World Meteorological Organization: El Niño will intensify into a very strong event by the end of 2026. Published Sep 23, 2026. Status: Pending. A very strong E...

El Niño will intensify into a very strong event by the end of 2026.

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A very strong El Niño event occurs during 2026.

Verification rule: Event occurs: A very strong El Niño event occurs during 2026.; window 2026-09-23 to 2026-12-31

Verification criteria: A very strong El Niño event occurs during 2026.

Original source: wmo.int