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Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, threatening California’s economy and global supply chains with potential trillions in economic losses.
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Who
Federal forecasters, Justin Mankin, Celeste Saulo, Kyle Tapley, Saskia van Gendt
What
Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, threatening California’s economy and global supply chains with potential trillions in economic losses.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:28:35 GMT · 3h 44m ago
Where
California, global ·
Why
El Niño is underway, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters, which can cause disruptive weather patterns impacting agriculture, supply chains, and economies.
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How this affects you
The ongoing El Niño event is projected to cause trillions in global economic losses, with significant impacts on agriculture, infrastructure, and supply chains in California and worldwide, potentially making it the costliest on record.
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