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Kenyans brace for El Niño floods, recalling deadly impacts in Nairobi

Kenyans, particularly in Nairobi's slums, fear the impending El Niño will lead to severe flooding, similar to the deadly floods earlier this year that killed over 60 people. Officials are clearing waterways...

BBC World News · 4 days ago · 2 min read

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Super El Niño expected to peak in December 2026, raising global temperatures

The current "super El Niño" is expected to peak in December 2026, potentially raising global temperatures by up to 1.5 degrees Celsius and worsening climate-related challenges. Its impacts will vary globally...

Carbon Brief · 9 days ago · 2 min read

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Typhoons strike East Asia, causing fatalities amid severe El Niño conditions

Recent powerful typhoons have struck East Asia, causing fatalities and significant damage due to the intensified conditions from the current severe El Niño. This year's extreme weather patterns are producing...

BBC World News · 10 days ago · 2 min read

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Scientists report 90% drop in blue whale sightings near Galápagos Islands.

Blue whale sightings around the Galápagos Islands have plummeted by 90% this year, likely due to the extreme warming caused by the strongest El Niño event on record, which disrupts their food supply. This...

Live Science · 12 days ago · 2 min read