UN Says El Niño Could Make 2026 a Record-heat Year

WHO:

Newsweek - The United Nations (UN) said El Niño could make 2026 one of the hottest years on record.

Phys.org - The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued a new report on global temperatures and El Niño.

WHAT:

Truthout - A climate report from the UN meteorological organization was released on the opening day of the COP31 climate conference.

Newsweek - El Niño is expected to intensify extreme weather and keep global temperatures near record highs into 2027.

Phys.org - 2026 is set to be one of the four hottest years on record.

Phys.org - The report says 2026 continues a prolonged streak of exceptionally high global temperatures, melting ice, and rising sea levels.

Phys.org - A very strong El Niño is expected to bring more heat and extreme weather well into 2027.

Phys.org - The report highlights risks to the environment, the economy, and everyday life.

WHY:

Newsweek - El Niño is expected to contribute to extreme weather and sustained near-record global temperatures.

Phys.org - The very strong El Niño is expected to add heat and extreme weather to the ongoing period of exceptional global temperatures.

HOW:

Newsweek - El Niño is expected to intensify extreme weather and maintain global temperatures near record highs.

Phys.org - El Niño is expected to unleash additional heat and extreme weather.

(UPDATED November 9, 2026 23:01 UTC)

The United Nations warns El Niño could make 2026 one of the hottest years on record. Exceptional global temperatures are melting ice and raising seas. El Niño could intensify extreme weather and keep temperatures near records into 2027.

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(UPDATED November 9, 2026 20:04 UTC)

A very strong El Niño is expected to intensify extreme weather and global heat. The United Nations says 2026 could rank among the four hottest years on record. Near-record temperatures, melting ice, and rising seas could persist well into 2027.