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Federal forecasters say El Niño is officially underway, threatening California’s economy and supply chain with potential flooding and disruptions.
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California, Southern California, Central Coast, Sierra Nevada
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 supply chain with potential flooding and disruptions.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:28:35 GMT · 3h 56m ago
Where
California, Southern California, Central Coast, Sierra Nevada ·
Why
El Niño, a natural climate pattern driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters, is officially underway, leading to a high likelihood of a wetter, stormier winter for California.
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How this affects you
El Niño is projected to cause trillions in global economic losses by disrupting agriculture and supply chains, with California facing significant risks from flooding, infrastructure damage, and volatile water cycles. This event could be the costliest on record.
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- Economics3h 56m agoFederal 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
- Economics3h 56m agoFederal 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