UN warns possibly strong El Nino could push global temperatures higher
World 16:10 02/06/2026GENEVA - The United Nations weather agency on Tuesday forecast a moderate or possibly strong El Nino that could drive up global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months.
India expects 2026 monsoon rains to be below average
World 16:53 29/05/2026MUMBAI -- India said on Friday its monsoon rains hindered by an El Nino are likely to fall below average in 2026 for the first time in three years, stoking concern over farm output and growth as it battles inflation caused by the Iran conflict.
India’s prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather
World 10:56 26/05/2026In India's western state of Maharashtra, mango farmer Komal Walke is scrambling to meet orders from India's online grocers after her family's three acres of orchards produced almost no Alphonso mangoes this year.
'Dread': coral scientists fear bleaching El Nino could bring
World 14:32 22/05/2026The arrival of a potentially powerful El Nino weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world already weakened by back-to-back rounds of bleaching, scientists warn.
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say
World 15:24 12/05/2026Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the northern hemisphere's summer approaches and El Nino weather patterns kick in, scientists warned on Tuesday.
El Niño expected to intensify storms, hail in Vietnam: meteorologist
Vietnam News 15:10 04/05/2026Vietnam may face more frequent and severe thunderstorms, hail, and lightning in the coming months owing to the influence of a strong El Niño, according to a National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting official.
Vietnam warns of strong El Nino risk, potential drought, water shortages
Vietnam News 13:42 18/04/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said on Friday an El Nino weather pattern could emerge between June and August with an 80-percent to 90-percent probability and strengthen to a very strong level, raising risks of heatwaves, reduced rainfall and widespread water shortages.
Vietnam to see high chance of neutral ENSO conditions through June-November
Vietnam News 17:36 16/05/2025Vietnam is expected to experience neutral ENSO conditions from June to November this year, with continued heat in the north and central regions and a rise in heavy rain and flooding risks, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
