Met Office forecasts strongest El Niño in over a century, bringing UK storms and global drought

Britain's meteorological service warns an exceptional Pacific climate pattern will bring increased rainfall and storms to the UK while triggering severe droughts across the southern hemisphere.

First covered Aug 21, 2026 · 12:42 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Met Office forecasts strongest El Niño in over a century, bringing UK storms and global drought — Image via theguardian.com

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36d Guardian Environment Increased rainfall and storms to hit UK due to biggest El Niño for a century, says Met Office — ‘Unprecedented’ weather pattern over Pacific Ocean to be felt worldwide with severe droughts expected in southern hemisphere The El Niño event developing over…

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