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Economics3h 44m ago

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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California, global

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.
The Frontline Impact

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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  1. Economics3h 44m ago
    Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, and for California, that likely means a wetter, stormier winter with high stakes for flooding, infrastructure, and the state’s already volatile water cycle.
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  2. Economics3h 44m ago
    Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, and for California, that likely means a wetter, stormier winter with high stakes for flooding, infrastructure, and the state’s already volatile water cycle.
    Open article
  3. Economics3h 44m ago
    Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway and for California, that likely means a wetter, stormier winter with high stakes for flooding, infrastructure, and the state’s already volatile water cycle.
    Open article
  4. Economics3h 44m ago
    Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, and for California, that likely means a wetter, stormier winter with high stakes for flooding, infrastructure, and the state’s already volatile water cycle.
    Open article
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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.
  6. Economics3h 44m ago
    El Niño is officially underway and is expected to bring a wetter, stormier winter to California, posing high stakes for flooding, infrastructure, and the state’s water cycle.
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  7. Economics3h 44m ago
    Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway and for California, that likely means a wetter, stormier winter with high stakes for flooding, infrastructure, and the state’s already volatile water cycle.
    Open article
  8. Economics3h 44m ago
    Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, threatening California’s economy and supply chain with potential flooding and disruptions.
    Open article
  9. Economics3h 44m ago
    Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway and for California, that likely means a wetter, stormier winter with high stakes for flooding, infrastructure, and the state’s already volatile water cycle.
    Open article
  10. Economics3h 44m ago
    Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, and for California, that likely means a wetter, stormier winter with high stakes for flooding, infrastructure, and the state’s already volatile water cycle.
    Open article
  11. Economics3h 44m ago
    Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, likely meaning a wetter, stormier winter for California with high stakes for flooding, infrastructure, and the state’s already volatile water cycle.
    Open article

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