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El Niño set to become very strong, raising risks of extreme weather into 2027

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An exceptional El Niño demands an exceptional response

Flood tragedy in Nepal highlights cross-border and cascading risks

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Global Seasonal Climate Update for September-October-November 2026

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Latest news

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In Memoriam: James Bruce

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El Niño impacts Greater Horn of Africa

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Record-breaking heat and extreme weather continue

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Strong El Niño expected to intensify

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WMO highlights sand and dust storm hotspots, impacts and research

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Western Europe has hottest June on record

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Ocean warming, marine heatwaves and sea-level rise

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El Niño is forecast to intensify

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EU OceanEye initiative offers a pivotal moment for strengthening global ocean observation

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Early Warnings for All

- closing the gap by 2027

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Severe Weather Information

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Events

Meeting

14–18 September 2026

WMO High-level Dialogue on Climate Science Information for Climate Finance and the 53rd Senior Official Field Exchange (SOFE)

Workshop

28–30 September 2026

Switzerland

ITU-WMO Global Seminar on the Use of Radio Spectrum for Weather, Climate, Water

Constituent Body

30 September–1 October 2026

Regional Association VI (Europe) "Turning Ambition into Action with Innovation and Exchange"

Constituent Body

1–2 October 2026

Nineteenth session of Regional Association VI (Europe), Part II

Constituent Body

19–23 October 2026

Switzerland

Fourth session of the Services Commission

Public event

23–25 August 2027

Nanjing, China

WWRP Conference 2027: Advancing Weather Science for Resilient Societies

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