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World: Public Health Situation Analysis: El Niño in the Americas, 2026-2027
By Pan American Health Organization ReliefWeb
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
. As of June 2026, oceanic and atmospheric conditions indicate a transition toward El Niño conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, with forecasts suggesting a high probability of development during 2026 and persistence into early 2027. Seasonal outlooks indicate an increased likelihood of above-
Key takeaway Experience from previous El Niño events, including the 2023–2024 event, demonstrates the potential for significant impacts on food security, water availability, livelihoods, public health, and critical infrastructure.
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Category: disaster Published: June 30, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . As of June 2026, oceanic and atmospheric conditions indicate a transition toward El Niño conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, with forecasts suggesting a high probability of development during 2026 and persistence into early 2027. Seasonal outlooks indicate an increased likelihood of above-
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