Watch: How 'strongest' El Niño could affect world weather

BBC News Friday 21 August 2026, 15:33 UTC 1 min read

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The powerful natural climate phenomenon, that is developing over the Pacific Ocean, is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned.

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