A 2026 ‘super El Niño’ could expose gaps in UK preparedness Expert comment LToremark 21 May 2026 An El Niño event could disrupt UK weather, laying bare the vulnerabilities flagged by the Climate Change Committee’s new report. Global average temperatures have risen to 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels. This year, warming ocean temperatures in the Pacific are signalling a ‘super El Niño’ in mid- to late 2026, which could raise temperatures by a further 0.2°C. El Niño events are a natural part o...

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