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This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker: Top expert

This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker: Top expert
Phys.org Tuesday 07 July 2026, 16:57 UTC 1 min read
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The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, as regions face the risk of droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event.

The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, as regions face the risk of droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event.
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