Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-07

Heat deaths top 25,000 in Europe as scorching weather persists

Western Europe has been seared by four heat waves this summer, shattering temperature records and denting economic output.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-08-04

This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Niño kicks in, scientists say

With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Niño, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record.

UN • 2026-08-05

Strengthening El Niño to push 49 million more people into acute hunger

Nearly 50 million more people in highly vulnerable communities globally are set to be pushed into acute hunger because of the strengthening El Niño weather phenomenon, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday.

UN • 2026-07-31

Strong El Niño ahead, UN weather agency warns

As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Friday that El Niño, a powerful climate pattern shaping global weather, will intensify starting next month.