WMO: El Niño to Persist Through February, Strongest in 40 Years

The WMO projects a 100% probability that the current El Niño will persist through February 2027, marking the strongest event in four decades. The forecast implies elevated risks of extreme weather globally, including droughts and floods, with potential impacts on agriculture, water resources, and energy demand. The certainty of persistence is high, but the exact regional impacts remain uncertain.