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Video. 'One of the strongest since 1950': What is El Niño and why does it matter?

Updated: 12/06/2026 - 11:28 GMT+2

Forecasters say a newly formed El Niño could become one of the strongest on record since 1950. The climate pattern can influence temperatures, storms, droughts and floods worldwide, with impacts varying from region to region.

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