@today_news365: Here are the key points on El Niño 2026 🌊 El Niño 2026 – Key Points · Current Status: NOAA officially declared El Niño conditions had begun on June 10, 2026. · Probability of Continuation: There is an 80% chance that El Niño will continue through June-August, increasing to 90% by November. · Peak Strength: This El Niño is forecast to be "very strong" , with ocean surface temperatures expected to rise more than 2°C above average. · Peak Period: The maximum intensity of this El Niño is expected between November 2026 and February 2027. · Global Temperature Impact: El Niño makes it highly likely that 2027 will become the hottest year on record. · Global Weather Impacts: · Dry regions: Indonesia, Australia, India, Central America, Caribbean. · Wet regions: Peru and Ecuador (flood risk), Horn of Africa, southern United States. · Atlantic Hurricanes: El Niño typically reduces the number of Atlantic hurricanes. NOAA expects the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season to be less active than average. · New Measurement Index: ECMWF and WMO introduced a new Relative Niño Index on June 1, 2026. Traditional measurement methods can give misleading results due to rising global temperatures. --- 🇱🇰 Impact on Sri Lanka · Electricity: The Ministry of Energy predicts a reduction of 127 GWh in electricity generation due to decreased hydropower output. · Rainfall: The Department of Meteorology expects significantly lower rainfall during July-August 2026. · Drinking Water: If a severe drought occurs, there is a risk that major reservoirs could dry up. The Disaster Management Center (DMC) warns that it may even be necessary to desalinate seawater for drinking. · Agriculture: Drought conditions will directly impact farming and food production. The Ministry of Agriculture has held preparatory discussions. --- #srilanka #world #foryou

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