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El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office

El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office
BBC World Friday 21 August 2026, 07:43 UTC 1 min read
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Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.

Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
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