El Niño strengthens, with greater than 90% chance of very strong 2026-27 event
AI Summary- U.S. Climate Prediction Center says El Niño is strengthening toward a very strong 2026-27 event.
- 75% is the projected chance of a historic October-December 2026 event.
- El Niño drought has damaged corn and bean crops across Central America’s Dry Corridor.