Subject
El Niño
MediaBias News has published 9 stories involving El Niño, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Climate · Latin AmericaManaus suspends work due to wildfire smoke and poor air quality
Manaus, Brazil, suspended in-person work at municipal offices and canceled public school classes on Friday due to severe air pollution caused by smoke from Amazon wildfires. Pollutant levels were significantly higher than normal.
Latin America3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 85 · Hype 12- Climate
El Niño to Intensify, Peak in December 2026, WMO Predicts
The World Meteorological Organization predicts the current El Niño event will intensify, reaching its peak in December 2026 and potentially persisting until February 2027. This strengthening is expected to increase global temperatures and raise the risk of droughts and floods worldwide.
2 min readTrust 76 · Craft 70 · Hype 15 
Climate · IndiaEl Niño heatwave could cause 451,000 deaths globally
A new report from the Climate Impact Lab estimates that the current El Niño event could lead to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide between September 2026 and February 2027. India is projected to experience 15,800 of these deaths.
India3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 60
ClimateGlobal water reserves drop, UN warns of erratic water cycle
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
PoliticsWhite House thanks Trump for quiet hurricane season
The White House's Rapid Response account posted "Thank you, President Trump!" in response to a meteorologist noting the lack of hurricanes in the North Atlantic. The post drew widespread mockery online, with scientists attributing the quiet season to El Niño.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 68
Climate · European UnionAugust 2026 Tied as Hottest Month on Record Globally
August 2026 was the hottest month on record globally, tying with July 2023, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The record heat was attributed to human-caused climate change and a strong El Niño event, with sea surface temperatures also reaching new highs.
European Union3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15![Further bleaching events are 'very likely' this year, following elevated temperatures all over the world, experts have warned [File: Sophia Nasif/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ap_6a95082e3c502-1788151854.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
ClimateCoral reefs face irreversible decline due to frequent bleaching
Coral reefs worldwide are experiencing bleaching events with unprecedented frequency, leaving insufficient time for recovery. A new global report indicates that coral cover is significantly below normal levels, risking irreversible decline and threatening marine ecosystems.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
ClimateGlobal Sea Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C
The average global sea surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. This surpasses the previous record set in March 2024 and is attributed to global warming and the El Niño phenomenon.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Climate · European UnionJuly 2026 ocean temperatures break records as El Niño strengthens
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed July 2026 as the hottest July for global ocean temperatures, with Western Europe experiencing its warmest June-July period. Developing El Niño conditions contributed to the record, while wildfires and drought intensified across the region.
European Union5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 12
