The World Meteorological Organisation (the WMO) says the El Niño weather event is firmly established and will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months, with big impacts on rainfall and temperature patterns and associated risks of floods, drought and extreme heat. https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/el-nio-set-to-become-very-strong-raising-risks-of-extreme-weather-into-2027—wmo-2026-09-03