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Americas feel effects of record El Nino

22 Sept 2026, 11:16 UTC · 7 independent sources

🚨 EL NIÑO MATCHES RECORD INTENSITY Specialists say this year’s El Nino–Southern Oscillation equaled its record intensity. Its influence has already been felt worldwide, with drought, wildfires, food shortages and sharp rises in water temperatures. California has declared a state of emergency due to El Nino. Source: France 24, weau.com, ky3.com, cleveland19.com, wthitv.com, fox10tv.com #ElNino

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