Super El Niño sets another record as it strengthens to 'unprecedented levels'

BBC Science Tuesday 13 October 2026, 11:18 UTC 1 min read

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El Niño has continued to strengthen, with several key measures now in record territory. Simon King explores how it compares to previous events.

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Super El Niño sets another record as it strengthens to 'unprecedented levels'

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