Peru coastal El Niño sets record August temperature anomaly, surpassing 1997 and 2023

Peru's Senamhi reports the central coast recorded a 6.3°C August air temperature anomaly, the highest on record, exceeding the 1997 (+4.1°C) and 2023 (+4.4°C) events. This indicates an intensifying El Niño with potential for severe coastal impacts, though the full extent of effects remains uncertain.