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title: "El Niño to Intensify, Peak in December 2026, WMO Predicts"
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published: "2026-10-08T06:25:30.754Z"
source_reported: "2026-10-08T06:08:49.000Z"
updated: "2026-10-08T10:30:24.693Z"
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critic_score: 70
hype_score: 15
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# El Niño to Intensify, Peak in December 2026, WMO Predicts

*The World Meteorological Organization warns of increased global temperatures and extreme weather risks.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 76 of 100, higher is better. Trust high (76) because 21 independent digests cite WMO as source and give dates, figures, and location.
- Craft 70 of 100, higher is better. Critic score 70; digests explain relevance and specifics but read like press releases without original reporting.
- Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype low (15); language is factual with no sensational headlines or clickbait.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasts the current El Niño event will intensify and reach its peak in December 2026.
- The WMO suggests the phenomenon could last until February 2027 and may rank among the strongest since 1950.
- The strengthening El Niño is predicted to increase global temperatures and elevate the risk of droughts and floods globally.
- Multiple news outlets reported on the WMO's forecast, with a focus on the timing of the peak and the potential intensity of the event.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has predicted that the ongoing El Niño weather phenomenon will continue to intensify, reaching its peak in December 2026. The WMO also stated that the event could persist until February 2027 and may be one of the strongest recorded since 1950. This strengthening is expected to lead to an increase in global temperatures and raise the worldwide risk of droughts and floods.

## Coverage

## What the coverage left out

None of the digests mention the specific date of 29 July 2026 for the WMO's prediction, only that it was made on Thursday, 8 October. The digests also do not specify the exact year for the peak, stating December, though the WMO's prediction is for December 2026.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 60 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 32% (19)
- Centre: 33% (20)
- Right: 35% (21)

88 of 148 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-08T15:22:35.758Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 4 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-08T15:45:33.603Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated outlets reported that the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicted El Niño would intensify and peak in December. The digests stated the phenomenon would continue until February.
- Several left-rated digests noted the WMO's warning that this El Niño could be one of the most intense since 1950. One digest mentioned an increased probability of extreme heat waves.
- The digests from these outlets did not mention specific temperature forecasts or economic impacts. They also did not quote any experts other than referencing the WMO.

### Centre

- Digi 24, Sud Ouest, France24, and Hola News, all rated centre, reported that the El Niño phenomenon is intensifying and will reach its peak in December. Digi 24 and Sud Ouest mentioned the potential for it to be one of the strongest on record. France24 and Hola News noted the WMO's warning that the event will increase global temperatures and the risk of droughts and floods, with France24 adding that its impact will aggravate man-made climate change effects.

### Right

- The seven right-rated digests led with the WMO's forecast of El Niño reaching record strength and the associated global risks. The Hindu Business Line mentioned the potential for record Pacific warmth and a possible twist from the Indian Ocean Dipole. The Nation and Anadolu Ajansı reported that the event's strengthening increases risks of extreme heat, drought, and flooding worldwide. Realitatea.net, dagelijksestandaard.nl, Nieuws.nl, and Reformatorisch Dagblad focused on the December peak and the possibility of it being one of the strongest since 1950. Free Malaysia Today News noted that the phenomenon is already affecting some regions, citing drought in Central America.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 1
- mixed: 9
- high: 36
- unknown: 90
- veryHigh: 12

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Channels Television](https://channelstv.com/2026/10/08/el-nino-will-intensify-peak-in-december-un-warns) — El Nino Will Intensify, Peak In December, UN Warns
- [EBC](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/internacional/noticia/2026-10/agencia-da-onu-diz-que-el-nino-deve-se-intensificar-e-ir-ate-fevereiro) — UN Agency Says El Niño Should Intensify and Go by February
- [Business Elites Africa](https://businesselitesafrica.com/un-warns-el-nino-intensification-peak-december) — UN Warns El Niño Peak in December to Drive Heat
- [La Opinion](https://laopinion.com/2026/10/08/el-nino-se-intensificara-hasta-alcanzar-su-maximo-en-diciembre-alerta-la-onu) — El Niño Will Intensify Until It Reaches Its Peak in December, Alerts the UN
- [ADNSur](https://adnsur.com.ar/sociedad/el-nino-podria-romper-un-record-historico-y-ser-el-mas-fuerte-en-76-anos--cuando-llegaria-al-pico_a6ac79f72a742b57d8539085e) — El Niño Could Break a Historic Record and Be the Strongest in 76 Years: when He Would Reach the Peak
- [Khaleej Mag - News and Stories from Around the World](https://khaleejmag.com/news/el-nino-could-become-one-of-strongest-on-record-un-warns) — El Nino Could Become One of Strongest on Record, UN Warns - Khaleej Mag
- [ecotopical.com](https://ecotopical.com/physorg/461636/sea-surface-temperatures-suggest-el-nio-strengthening) — Sea surface temperatures suggest El Niño is strengthening
- [El Sol](https://elsol.com.ar/el-mundo/este-sera-el-peor-momento-de-el-nino-con-sequias-inundaciones-y-temperaturas-record) — This Will Be El Niño's Worst Time with Droughts, Floods and Record Temperatures.
- [Canal C](https://canalc.com.ar/la-onu-anticipa-el-punto-algido-de-el-nino-para-diciembre) — UN Anticipates El Niño’s “High Point” by December
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/un-weather-body-says-el-nino-set-to-intensify-and-last-until-february-2027) — UN weather body says El Niño set to intensify and last until February 2027
- [elciudadanoweb.com](https://elciudadanoweb.com/el-nino-seguira-intensificandose-cuando-alcanzaria-su-punto-algido) — The Child Will Continue to Intensify: when Would It Reach Its Peak?
- [elfinancierocr.com](https://elfinancierocr.com/internacionales/el-nino-se-intensifica-rapidamente-y-alcanzara-su/QJ5YR7X6JFHMNHHSM24MBK2ECM/story) — El Niño Escalates Rapidly and Will Reach Its Highest Level in December at the Risk of Temperature Records
- [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/svet/un-temperatura-pacifika-rizik-od-susa-i-poplava-raste) — UN: Pacific Temperature Peaks in December, Drought and Flood Risk Looms
- [newsbiella.it](https://newsbiella.it/2026/10/08/leggi-notizia/articolo/el-nino-verso-un-picco-record-a-dicembre-allarme-onu-intensita-senza-precedenti.html) — El Niño Towards a Record Peak in December, UN Alarm: "Unprecedented Intensity"
- [Diario Correo](https://diariocorreo.pe/peru/el-nino-se-intensificara-hasta-diciembre-y-podria-ser-uno-de-los-mas-fuertes-desde-1950-noticia) — El Niño Will Intensify Until December and Could Be One of the Strongest Since 1950
- [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/vesti/klimatske-promene/un-temperatura-pacifika-dostize-vrhunac-u-decembru-rizik-od-susa-i-poplava-raste) — UN: Pacific Temperature Peaks in December, Drought and Flood Risk Looms
- [elDiarioAR](https://eldiarioar.com/sociedad/medio-ambiente/clima-nino-seguira-intensificandose-alcanzaria-punto-algido-diciembre_1_13572805.html) — Climate: El Niño Will Continue to Intensify and Reach Its Peak in December
- [Giornale Radio](https://giornaleradio.fm/cronaca/el-nino-verso-un-picco-record-a-dicembre-allarme-onu-intensita-senza-precedenti) — El Niño Towards a Record Peak in December, UN Alarm: "Unprecedented Intensity"
- [Rec News | Lontani dal mainstream](https://recnews.it/2026/10/08/el-nino-verso-un-picco-record-a-dicembre-allarme-onu-intensita-senza-precedenti) — El Niño Towards a Record Peak in December, UN Alarm: "Unprecedented Intensity"
- [canaledieci.it](https://canaledieci.it/2026/10/08/el-nino-verso-un-picco-record-a-dicembre-allarme-onu-intensita-senza-precedenti) — El Niño Towards a Record Peak in December, UN Alarm: "Unprecedented Intensity"
- [Calabria News](https://calabrianews.it/el-nino-verso-un-picco-record-a-dicembre-allarme-onu-intensita-senza-precedenti) — El Niño Towards a Record Peak in December, UN Alarm: "Unprecedented Intensity"
- [24 heures](https://24heures.ca/2026/10/08/climat-el-nino-va-continuer-a-sintensifier-jusqua-son-pic-en-decembre) — Climate: El Niño Will Continue to Intensify Until Its Peak in December
- [Noticias Argentinas | Agencia de noticias](https://noticiasargentinas.com/sociedad/el-nino-seguira-intensificandose---cuando-alcanzaria-su-punto-algido-_a6ac798655319d0dbc27502b0) — The Child Will Continue to Intensify: when Would It Reach Its Peak?
- [AlKhaleej Today](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/international/5865662/UN-warns-El-Ni%C3%B1o-set-to-peak-in-December-as-climate-change-fuels-extreme-floods-and-droughts.html) — UN Warns El Niño Set to Peak in December as Climate Change Fuels Extreme Floods and Droughts
- [TF1 INFO](https://tf1info.fr/meteo/des-niveaux-record-en-vue-le-phenomene-el-nino-va-continuer-a-s-intensifier-jusqu-a-son-pic-en-decembre-selon-l-onu-2468765.html) — The El Niño Phenomenon Will Continue to Intensify Until Its Peak in December, According to the UN
- [gazzetta.gr](https://gazzetta.gr/plus/2575508/kairos-super-el-nino-se-istorika-epipeda-i-gi-kokkinizei-kai-i-koryfosi-erhetai-ton) — Weather: 'Super El Niño' at Historic Levels - Earth 'Blushes' and Climax Comes in December
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/el-ni%C3%B1o-brzo-jaca-znanstvenici-objavili-kad-se-ocekuje-vrhunac/2843505.aspx) — El Niño Is Rapidly Gaining Strength. Scientists Announce when Peak Is Expected
- [MisionesOnline](https://misionesonline.net/2026/10/08/alerta-global-la-omm-anticipa-que-el-nino-alcanzara-un-record-historico-a-fin-de-ano) — WMO Anticipates El Niño Will Reach a Historic Record
- [ePitești](https://epitesti.ro/meteo/iarna-2026-2027-vine-cu-el-nino-puternic-ce-se-intampla-in-romania) — Winter 2026-2027 Comes with El Niño Strong. What Happens In
- [Malay Mail](https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/08/un-warns-el-nino-set-to-peak-in-december-as-climate-change-fuels-extreme-floods-and-droughts/238229) — UN warns El Niño set to peak in December as climate change fuels extreme floods and droughts
- [Liberation](https://liberation.fr/environnement/biodiversite/avec-une-anomalie-de-37-c-prevue-en-decembre-el-nino-va-battre-tous-les-records-20261008_2EFOZSDOSJGQLOOMMUCJAZRX44) — With an Anomaly of +3.7 °C Expected in December, El Niño Will Beat All Records
- [diariojunio.com.ar](https://diariojunio.com.ar/161498_la-omm-advirtio-que-el-nino-seguira-fortaleciendose-y-podria-ser-uno-de-los-mas-intensos-desde-1950) — WMO Warned that El Niño Will Continue to Strengthen and Could Be One of the Most Intense Since 1950
- [standartnews.com](https://standartnews.com/svyat/el-ninyo-se-zasilva-no-eto-koga-shte-dostigne-pika-si-649380.html) — El Niño Is Strengthening, but Here's when It Will Peak - World — News Standard
- [Noticias al Día y a la Hora | Últimas Noticias del día de hoy…](https://noticiasaldiayalahora.co/internacionales/la-onu-alerta-que-el-nino-seguira-fortaleciendose-y-podria-ser-uno-de-los-mas-intensos-desde-1950) — The UN Warns that El Niño Will Continue to Strengthen and Could Be One of the Most Intense Since 1950
- [Il Messaggero](https://ilmessaggero.it/mondo/el_nino_picco_dicembre_temperature_record_cosa_significa-9811794.html) — El Niño Will Be Increasingly Intense, Peaking in December. 'Temperatures at Record Highs'. Here's What It Means
- [Alpha TV](https://alphatv.gr/kosmos/el-ninio-korifonetai-ton-dekemvrio-ti-provlepei-o-pmo) — El Niño: Peaking in December – What the WMO Predicts
- [Farmers Review Africa](https://farmersreviewafrica.com/el-nino-to-intensify-ahead-of-forecast-december-peak-wmo-warns) — El Niño to intensify ahead of forecast December peak, WMO warns
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/society/pmo-gia-el-ninio-koryfosi-tou-fainomenou-anamenetai-ton-dekemvrio-tha-epiteinei-tis-synepeies-tis-klimatikis-allagis/2656697) — El Niño: Peak of the Phenomenon Expected in December - It Will Intensify the Consequences of Climate Change
- [Inquirer](https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/773488/un-el-nino-will-intensify-then-peak-in-december) — UN: El Niño will intensify, then peak in December
- [La Crítica](https://lacritica.com.ar/2026/10/08/alerta-de-la-onu-el-fenomeno-de-el-nino-podria-convertirse-en-uno-de-los-mas-intensos-de-los-ultimos-75-anos) — UN Alert: El Niño Phenomenon Could Become One of the Most Intense of the Last 75 Years - La Critica
- [cba24n.com.ar](https://cba24n.com.ar/cordoba/la-onu-anticipo-cuando-podria-presentarse--el-punto-algido--de-el-nino_a6ac7701542564b2cd9c09a0d) — The UN Anticipated when El Niño’s “High Point” Could Be Presented
- [La República](https://larepublica.co/globoeconomia/la-onu-dice-que-fenomeno-de-el-nino-se-intensificara-y-se-prolongara-hasta-febrero-de-2027-4499169) — The UN Says El Niño Phenomenon Will Intensify and Continue Until February 2027
- [Mathrubhumi](https://mathrubhumi.com/environment/news/super-el-nino-2026-wmo-warning-global-temperatures-eyjx9l3q) — 'Bake' Land; Strongest El Nino Since 1950, Impact to Increase
- [lrytas.lt](https://lrytas.lt/gamta/zeme/2026/10/08/news/perspeja-apie-viena-stipriausiu-reiskiniu-per-kelis-desimtmecius-aiskeja-kada-pasieks-pika-44384013) — Warns of One of the Strongest Phenomena in Decades: It Is Clear when It Will Reach Its Peak
- [Telegrafi](https://telegrafi.com/el-nino-mund-t-i-coje-temperaturat-ne-paqesor-ne-nivele-rekord-kjo-do-te-thote-rrezik-per-mbare-boten-paralajmeron-wmo) — El Niño Could Push Temperatures in the Pacific to Record Highs, It Means Danger to the Whole World, Warns WMO
- [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/el-nio-s-peak-yet-to-come-could-become-one-of-strongest-on-record-wmo-1870435) — El Niño's Peak Yet To Come, Could Become One Of Strongest On Record: WMO
- [HuffPost UK](https://huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/el-nino-peak-end-dates_uk_6ac76bb1e4b01d1704f7ad0b) — Here's When Experts Think 2026's 'Godzilla' El Niño Will 'Peak' And End
- [TVA Nouvelles](https://tvanouvelles.ca/2026/10/08/climat-el-nino-va-continuer-a-sintensifier-jusqua-son-pic-en-decembre) — Climate: El Niño Will Continue to Intensify Until Its Peak in December
- [Novinky.cz](https://novinky.cz/clanek/pocasi-ceka-se-historicky-rekord-el-nino-miri-do-neprobadanych-vod-40601349) — A Historic Record Is Expected. El Niño Heads Into Uncharted Waters
- [20minutos](https://20minutos.es/internacional/nino-se-fortalece-amenaza-con-llevar-las-temperaturas-pacifico-maximos-historicos-finales-ano_7046449_0.html) — El Niño Strengthens and Threatens to Bring Pacific Temperatures to Record Highs by the End of the Year
- [Nova.ie](https://nova.ie/un-issues-major-warning-as-super-el-nino-set-to-peak-in-december) — UN Issues Major Warning As ‘Super’ El Niño Set To Peak In December
- [RTS](https://rts.ch/info/environnement/2026/article/climat-el-nino-va-s-intensifier-jusqu-a-son-pic-en-decembre-29379691.html) — Climate : El Niño Will Intensify Until Its Peak in December
- [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/el-nino-peak-december-wmo-heat-drought-flood-warning-10912504) — Brace for more heat: Worst of El Niño yet to come, peak likely in December
- [برس بي](https://arabic.pressbee.net/show11037497.html?title=%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B6%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A8) — A Climate Phenomenon that Puts the World on the Line.
- [African News Agency](https://africannewsagency.com/heres-when-el-nino-is-expected-to-peak-according-to-the-un) — Here's when El Nino is expected to peak, according to the UN
- [La Repubblica](https://repubblica.it/cronaca/2026/10/08/news/el_nino_allarme_onu_dicembre_caldo_inondazioni-425634129) — El Niño, the Alarm of the UN: in December Hot Record. Drought and Flooding Risk
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/perivallon/story/556011/enisxyetai-to-el-ninio-ton-dekemvrio-i-koryfosi-tou-thermotita-etoimi-na-eklythei) — El Niño Intensifies: Its Peak in December - "Heat Ready to Be Unleashed"
- [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/10/08/el-nino-em-curso-podera-tornar-se-um-dos-mais-intensos-desde-1950) — El Niño in Progress May Become One of the Most Intense Since 1950
- [Stirile Antena 1 Observator](https://observatornews.ro/vremea/el-nino-se-intensifica-rapid-si-ar-putea-atinge-un-nivel-record-in-decembrie-ce-se-va-intampla-cu-vremea-668474.html) — El Nino Is Intensifying Rapidly and Could Reach a Record Level in December. What Will Happen with the Weather
- [estrepublicain.fr](https://estrepublicain.fr/environnement/2026/10/08/el-nino-va-encore-s-intensifier-et-pourrait-atteindre-un-niveau-record-en-decembre) — Climate. El Niño Will Intensify Further and Could Reach a Record Level in December
- [leprogres.fr](https://leprogres.fr/environnement/2026/10/08/el-nino-va-encore-s-intensifier-et-pourrait-atteindre-un-niveau-record-en-decembre) — Climate. El Niño Will Intensify Further and Could Reach a Record Level in December
- [ledauphine.com](https://ledauphine.com/environnement/2026/10/08/el-nino-va-encore-s-intensifier-et-pourrait-atteindre-un-niveau-record-en-decembre) — Climate. The El Niño Phenomenon Will Intensify Further and Could Reach a Record Level in December
- [republicain-lorrain.fr](https://republicain-lorrain.fr/environnement/2026/10/08/el-nino-va-encore-s-intensifier-et-pourrait-atteindre-un-niveau-record-en-decembre) — Climate. El Niño Will Intensify Further and Could Reach a Record Level in December
- [vosgesmatin.fr](https://vosgesmatin.fr/environnement/2026/10/08/el-nino-va-encore-s-intensifier-et-pourrait-atteindre-un-niveau-record-en-decembre) — Climate. El Niño Will Intensify Further and Could Reach a Record Level in December
- [lejsl.com](https://lejsl.com/environnement/2026/10/08/el-nino-va-encore-s-intensifier-et-pourrait-atteindre-un-niveau-record-en-decembre) — Climate. El Niño Will Intensify Further and Could Reach a Record Level in December
- [www.cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/monde/2026-10-08/locean-ou-el-nino-puise-cette-chaleur-est-le-plus-chaud-que-nous-ayons-jamais) — "The Ocean Where El Niño Draws This Heat Is the Warmest We Have Ever Seen": the Powerful Phenomenon Will Continue to Intensify Until Its Peak in December
- [bworldonline.com](https://bworldonline.com/world/2026/10/08/785537/un-weather-body-says-el-nino-set-to-intensify-and-last-until-february-2027) — UN weather body says El Niño set to intensify and last until February 2027 - BusinessWorld Online
- [Portfolio](https://portfolio.hu/global/20261008/kiadtak-a-figyelmeztetest-75-eve-nem-latott-erossegu-el-nino-elott-allunk-es-ez-nem-sok-jot-jelent-868244) — The Warning Has Been Issued: We Are Facing an El Niño of the Strongest Intensity Seen in 75 Years, and that Does Not Bode Well.
- [ypaithros.gr](https://ypaithros.gr/klima-to-el-ninio-tha-synechisei-na-enischyetai-os-tin-koryfosi-tou-ton-dekemvrio) — Climate: El Niño Will Continue to Strengthen Until Its Peak in December
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- [Stirile Pro TV](https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/international/el-nino-se-intensifica-rapid-si-ar-putea-atinge-niveluri-record-cand-apare-si-ce-efecte-sunt-asteptate.html) — El Nino Intensifys Quickly and Could Reach Record Levels. When It Appears and What Effects Are Expected
- [globalnewspakistan](https://globalnewspakistan.com/el-nino-strengthens-rapidly-as-dec-peak) — El Nino Strengthens Rapidly as December Peak Looms
- [The Express Tribune](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633674/el-nino-forecast-to-reach-record-strength-as-global-heat-weather-risks-rise-wmo) — El Nino forecast to reach record strength as global heat, weather risks rise: WMO
- [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kairos/story/1768575/kairos-super-el-nino-se-istorika-epipeda-i-gi-kokkinizei-kai-i-koryfosi-erxetai-ton-dekemvrio) — Weather: 'Super El Niño' at Historic Levels - Earth 'Blushes' and Climax Comes in December
- [Kenya Times Trending, Breaking News and Videos](https://thekenyatimes.com/weather/wmo-reveals-when-el-nino-will-peak-says-it-will-be-strongest-since-1950) — WMO Reveals When El Niño Will Peak, Says It Will Be Strongest Since 1950
- [efeverde.com](https://efeverde.com/la-omm-alerta-de-un-el-nino-que-elevara-las-temperaturas-en-gran-parte-del-planeta) — WMO Warns of an El Niño that Will Raise Temperatures in Much of the Planet
- [haberglobal.com](https://haberglobal.com/gundem/super-el-nino-gucleniyor-aralikta-zirve-yapacak-subata-kadar-surecek-547757) — Super El Niño Is Intensifying! It Will Peak in December and Last Until February.
- [24ur.com](https://24ur.com/novice/znanost-in-tehnologija/eden-najmocnejsih-el-ninov-po-napovedih-se-bo-se-okrepil.html) — Super El Nino Will Be Even Stronger
- [Aftenposten](https://aftenposten.no/verden/i/AbbzLA/aarets-el-nino-er-den-sterkeste-paa-minst-76-aar-den-vil-vare-i-minst-fire-maaneder-til) — This Year's El Niño Is the Strongest in at Least 76 Years. It Will Last for at Least Four More Months.
- [allAfrica](https://allafrica.com/stories/202610080131.html) — Kenya: El Niño to Peak in December in Potentially Strongest Event Since 1950, Wmo Warns
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/el-nino-2026-when-weather-forecast-b3063255.html) — UN weather body provides update on when El Nino will peak – and end
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/el-nino-2026-when-weather-forecast-b3063255.html) — UN weather body provides update on when El Nino will peak – and end
- [Terra](https://terra.com.br/planeta/el-nino-vai-se-intensificar-ate-atingir-pico-em-dezembro-diz-onu-pode-ser-o-mais-forte-desde-1950,87b8daa650b24ff856bb167e30b13dd34qb3xv6v.html) — El Niño Will Intensify to Peak in December, UN Says; It Can Be the Strongest Since 1950
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/world/earth-almost-entirely-in-the-red-intensifying-super-el-nino-smashes-ocean-heat-records-7637053.html) — Earth ‘Almost Entirely in the Red’: Intensifying Super El Nino Smashes Ocean Heat Records | 🌎 LatestLY
- [Cyprus Mail](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/08/un-weather-body-says-el-nino-set-to-intensify-and-last-until-february-2027) — UN weather body says El Niño set to intensify and last until February 2027
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/10/08/un-weather-body-says-el-nino-set-to-intensify-and-last-until-february-2027) — UN weather body says El Niño set to intensify and last until February 2027
- [Ada Derana](https://adaderana.lk/news/cmuz8dagn000l356qhc1n6xrj) — UN weather body says El Niño set to intensify and last until February 2027
- [srpskainfo.com](https://srpskainfo.com/hronika/stize-vrhunac-el-ninja-rekordne-temperature-okeana-ocekuju-se-u-decembru-evo-sta-nas-ceka) — THE PEAK OF "EL NINJA" IS COMING Record Ocean Temperatures Are Expected in December, Here's What Awaits Us
- [capitalfm.africa](https://capitalfm.africa/el-nino-to-peak-in-december-in-potentially-strongest-event-since-1950-wmo-warns) — El Niño to Peak in December in Potentially Strongest Event Since 1950, WMO Warns
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/el-nino-could-rank-among-strongest-since-1950-peak-in-december-last-through-february-un-body/articleshow/134783245.cms) — El Nino could rank among strongest since 1950, peak in December, last through February: UN body
- [proson.gr](https://proson.gr/koinonia/92989_el-ninio-se-epipeda-rekor-ton-dekembrio-pos-tha-epireasei-ton-planiti) — El Niño: At Record Levels in December – How It Will Affect the Planet
- [6yka.com](https://6yka.com/svijet/svjetska-meteoroloska-organizacija-el-nino-bi-mogao-dostici-rekordnu-snagu-uz-rast-globalnih-temperatura-i-vremenskih-rizika) — World Meteorological Organization: El Nino Could Reach Record Strength as Global Temperatures and Weather Risks Rise
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/green/climate/2172287/to-el-ninio-klimakonetai-kai-tha-koryfothei-to-dekemvrio) — El Niño Is Escalating and Will Peak in December
- [Clarin](https://clarin.com/sociedad/alerta-climatica-onu-nino-intensificara-proximas-semanas-anticiparon-maximo-pico_0_a7S7el9mOU.html) — UN Climate Alert: El Niño Will Intensify in the Coming Weeks and Anticipate Its Peak
- [gelderlander.nl](https://gelderlander.nl/buitenland/vn-el-nino-bereikt-in-december-zijn-hoogtepunt-hoog-risico-op-droogte-en-overstromingen~a88ea0e0) — UN: El Niño Reaches Its Peak in December, High Risk of Drought and Floods
- [Algemeen Dagblad](https://ad.nl/buitenland/vn-el-nino-bereikt-in-december-zijn-hoogtepunt-hoog-risico-op-droogte-en-overstromingen~a88ea0e0) — UN: El Niño Reaches Its Peak in December, High Risk of Drought and Floods
- [Globo](https://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/clima-extremo/post/2026/10/el-nino-atingira-ponto-maximo-em-dezembro-e-pode-ser-um-dos-mais-fortes-em-75-anos.ghtml) — El Niño Will Reach Peak in December and May Be One of the Strongest in 75 Years
- [La Razón](https://larazon.es/el-tiempo/nino-intensifica-apunta-record-historico-omm-actualiza-prevision-preve-37-pacifico_202610086ac73e51cfd4076f0c765251.html) — El Niño Intensifies and Points to a Historic Record: WMO Updates Its Forecast with up to +3.7 oC in the Pacific
- [RTÉ](https://rte.ie/news/world/2026/1008/1594492-el-nino-un) — El Niño to intensify before December peak
- [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/wmo-uyardi-el-nino-tarihi-rekor-kirabilir-asiri-hava-olaylari-kapida-593482) — WMO Warns: El Nino History Could Break Records, Extreme Weather Events Are at the Door
- [pmo.ee](https://pmo.ee/8560542) — FORECAST ⟩ Exceptionally Powerful El Niño to Strengthen Further and Peak in December
- [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/omm-preve-nino-intensificara-prolongara-febrero-20261008-837550.html) — WMO Expects El Niño to Intensify and Continue Until February 2027
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/eidiseis/427872/klima-oie-el-ninio-tha-synehisei-na-enishyetai-os-tin-koryfosi-toy-ton-dekembrio) — Climate - UN: El Niño Will Continue to Strengthen Until Its Peak in December
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1332450/to-el-ninio-tha-sinekhisei-na-eniskhyetai-os-tin-koryfosi-toy-ton-dekemvrio) — El Niño Will Continue to Strengthen Until Its Peak in December
- [realitatea.md](https://realitatea.md/fenomenul-el-nino-se-apropie-de-un-nivel-record-ce-se-va-intampla-cu-vremea-in-urmatoarele-luni) — The El Niño Phenomenon Is Approaching a Record Level: What Will Happen to the Weather in the Next Few Months
- [Delo](https://slovenskenovice.delo.si/novice/svet/el-nino-se-bo-po-napovedih-se-okrepil-vrhunec-decembra-poglejte-kaj-prinasa) — El Nino Is Forecast to Intensify, Peaking in December! See What It Brings
- [Agi.it](https://agi.it/estero/news/2026-10-08/nino-clima-picco-dicembre-39432140) — Climate: El Nino Will Peak in December, 'It Will Be Powerful'
- [RÚV](https://ruv.is/frettir/erlent/489188) — El Niño Is Scheduled for December
- [pelop.gr](https://pelop.gr/el-ninio-koryfonetai-ton-dekemvrio-poso-ischyro-anamenetai-to-fainomeno) — El Niño: Peaks in December – How Strong Is the Phenomenon Expected to Be?
- [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/alteracoes-climaticas/2026-10-08-el-nino-deste-ano-podera-tornar-se-um-dos-mais-intensos-desde-1950-bc016b95) — El Niño This Year May Become One of the Most Intense Since 1950
- [franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/environnement/evenements-meteorologiques-extremes/l-un-des-episodes-les-plus-intenses-depuis-au-moins-1950-le-phenomene-meteorologique-el-nino-va-continuer-de-s-intensifier-jusqu-en-decembre_8227891.html) — "One of the Most Intense Episodes Since at Least 1950": the El Niño Weather Phenomenon Will Continue to Intensify Until December
- [IOL Portugal](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/el-nino/meteorologia/el-nino-pode-ser-um-dos-mais-fortes-de-sempre-e-ameaca-provocar-ondas-de-calor-extremas-em-todo-o-mundo/20261008/6ac73421d34e9a786e75b3ab) — El Niño Can Be One of the Strongest Ever and Threatens to Provoke Extreme Heat Waves Around the World
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/10/08/pmo-to-el-ninio-tha-synechisei-na-enischyetai-os-tin-koryfosi-toy-ton-dekemvrio) — WMO: El Niño Will Continue to Strengthen Until Its Peak in December
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/sociedade/clima/detalhe/el-nino-em-curso-podera-tornar-se-um-dos-mais-intensos-desde-1950) — El Niño in Progress May Become One of the Most Intense Since 1950
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/pros-istoriko-rekor-apo-to-1950-to-fainomeno-toy-el-ninio-koryfonetai-ton-dekemvrio-1085020) — El Niño Phenomenon on Track for Historic Record Since 1950 - Peaking in December
- [ARY News](https://arynews.tv/el-nino-intensify-peak-december-un) — El Nino will intensify, then peak in December: UN
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4022124/to-el-ninio-tha-sunexisei-na-enisxuetai-os-tin-korufosi-tou-ton-dekembrio) — El Niño Will Continue to Strengthen Until Its Peak in December
- [Digi 24](https://digi24.ro/stiri/sci-tech/natura-si-mediu/onu-fenomenul-el-nino-va-continua-sa-se-intensifice-pana-cand-va-atinge-apogeul-in-decembrie-3983177) — UN: The El Niño Phenomenon Will Continue to Intensify Until It Reaches Its Peak in December
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/236816_o-pagkosmios-meteorologikos-organismos-problepei-enishysi-toy-el-ninio) — UN: El Niño Will Intensify Until Its Peak in December
- [Dnevnik](https://dnevnik.si/novice/svet/el-nino-se-bo-po-napovedih-se-odcepil-vrhunec-decembra-2832514) — El Niño Will Strengthen Further, Bringing Droughts and Floods Around the World
- [La Croix](https://la-croix.com/planete/climat-el-nino-continue-a-s-intensifier-son-pic-attendu-en-decembre-20261008) — Climate: El Niño Continues to Intensify, Its Peak Expected in December
- [Le Huffington Post](https://huffingtonpost.fr/environnement/article/l-onu-alerte-sur-el-nino-le-phenomene-climatique-pourrait-durer-jusqu-en-fevrier_336404.html) — UN Warns About El Niño, the Climate Phenomenon Is Not yet Close to Stopping
- [Sud Ouest](https://sudouest.fr/environnement/climat/rechauffement-climatique/climat-le-puissant-phenomene-meteorologique-el-nino-va-continuer-a-s-intensifier-jusqu-a-son-pic-attendu-en-decembre-30970966.php) — Climate: the Powerful Weather Phenomenon El Niño Will Continue to Intensify Until Its Peak, Expected in December
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3063202/el-nino-em-curso-podera-tornar-se-um-dos-mais-intensos-desde-1950) — El Niño in Progress May Become One of the Most Intense Since 1950
- [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/sciences/des-niveaux-record-de-temperatures-dans-les-prochains-mois-le-phenomene-el-nino-va-continuer-a-s-intensifier-jusqu-a-son-pic-en-decembre-20261008) — "A Record Level" of Temperatures in the Coming Months: the El Niño Phenomenon Will Continue to Intensify Until Its Peak in December
- [Sapo](https://sapo.pt/artigo/el-nino-deste-ano-podera-tornar-se-um-dos-mais-intensos-desde-1950-6ac72d0ac1802de9f35410b9) — El Niño This Year May Become One of the Most Intense Since 1950
- [Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/mokslas-ir-it/11/3076042/jt-oru-reiskinys-el-ninjo-stipres-o-pika-pasieks-gruodi) — UN: El Niño Weather Phenomenon Will Strengthen, Peak in December
- [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/unfolding-el-nino-may-be-the-strongest-since-1950s-says-wmo/article71558412.ece) — Unfolding El Niño may be the strongest since 1950s, says WMO
- [The Nation](https://nation.com.pk/08-Oct-2026/el-nino-forecast-reach-record-strength-global-heat-weather-risks-rise-wmo) — El Nino forecast to reach record strength as global heat, weather risks rise: WMO
- [madhyamam.com](https://madhyamam.com/environment/un-wmo-warning-strongest-el-nino-intensify-peak-december-1561454) — Strongest El Nino Since 1950 to Peak in December, UN Climate Agency Warns
- [LaProvence.com](https://laprovence.com/article/france-monde/44777574201137/climat-el-nino-pourrait-connaitre-l-un-des-episodes-les-plus-intenses-depuis-1950) — Climate: El Niño Could Experience One of the Most Intense Episodes Since 1950
- [spotmedia.ro](https://spotmedia.ro/stiri/mediu/un-fenomen-climatic-extrem-se-intensifica-rapid-el-nino-ar-putea-atinge-o-intensitate-record-in-decembrie) — An Extreme Climatic Phenomenon Is Intensifying Rapidly. El Niño Could Reach a Record Intensity in December
- [REALITATEA.NET](https://realitatea.net/stiri/mediu/el-nino-se-intensifica-si-ar-putea-atinge-un-nivel-record-in-decembrie-avertismentul-onu-i5zxqz) — El Nino Is Intensifying and Could Reach a Record Level in December.
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/environment/el-nino-forecast-to-reach-record-strength-as-global-heat-weather-risks-rise-wmo/4081622) — El Nino Forecast to Reach Record Strength as Global Heat, Weather Risks Rise: WMO
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/vn-el-nino-bereikt-in-december-zijn-hoogtepunt) — UN Warns: El Niño Reaches Peak in December
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/vn-el-nino-bereikt-in-december-zijn-hoogtepunt) — UN: El Niño Reaches Its Peak in December
- [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/vn-el-nino-bereikt-in-december-zijn-hoogtepunt) — UN: El Niño Reaches Its Peak in December
- [kbc.co.ke](https://kbc.co.ke/sea-surface-temperatures-reflect-strengthening-el-nino) — WMO: El Niño set to reach record strength by December
- [Proceso Digital](https://proceso.hn/la-omm-alerta-de-un-el-nino-que-elevara-las-temperaturas-en-gran-parte-del-planeta) — WMO Warns of an El Niño that Will Raise Temperatures in Much of the Planet
- [France24](https://france24.com/es/minuto-a-minuto/20261008-el-ni%C3%B1o-se-intensificar%C3%A1-hasta-alcanzar-su-m%C3%A1ximo-en-diciembre-alerta-la-onu) — El Niño Will Intensify to Reach Its Peak in December, UN Alerts
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/vn-el-nino-bereikt-in-december-zijn-hoogtepunt) — UN: El Niño Reaches Its Peak in December
- [Arab News](https://arabnews.com/world/el-nino-will-intensify-then-peak-in-december-un-3005204) — El Nino will intensify, then peak in December: UN
- [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/actualites/environnement/2026-10-08/mise-en-garde-de-l-onu/el-nino-va-continuer-a-s-intensifier-jusqu-a-son-pic-en-decembre.php) — UN Warning: El Niño Will Continue to Intensify Until Its Peak in December
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/08/el-nino-will-intensify-before-peaking-in-december-says-un) — El Nino will intensify before its peak in December, says UN
- [ABS-CBN](https://abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2026/10/8/el-nino-will-intensify-then-peak-in-december-un-1212) — El Nino will intensify, then peak in December: UN
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/la-omm-alerta-de-un-el-nino-que-elevara-las-temperaturas-en-gran-parte-del-planeta) — WMO Warns of an El Niño that Will Raise Temperatures in Much of the Planet
- [Malay News- Malaysian newspapers from Kuala Lumpur](https://malay.news/el-nino-berpotensi-capai-tahap-super-hingga-januari-2027) — The Nino Berpotensi Capai Tahap ‘Super’ Hingga Januari 2027
- [Utusan Online](https://utusan.com.my/nasional/2026/10/el-nino-dijangka-berlanjutan-hingga-pertengahan-tahun-depan) — El Nino Is Expected to Continue Until the Middle of Next Year

## Questions

**When is the El Niño expected to peak?**

The World Meteorological Organization predicts the current El Niño event will intensify and reach its peak in December 2026. This peak is expected to occur before the phenomenon potentially persists into February 2027.

**How strong could this El Niño event be?**

The World Meteorological Organization has warned that the current El Niño could be one of the strongest episodes recorded since 1950. This assessment is based on its rapid intensification and expected peak.

**What are the predicted global impacts of this El Niño?**

The WMO forecasts that the strengthening El Niño will increase global temperatures. It also warns of a heightened risk of extreme weather events worldwide, including droughts and floods.

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