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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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Who
Federal forecasters, Justin Mankin, Celeste Saulo, Kyle Tapley, Saskia van Gendt
What
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.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:28:35 GMT · 3h 49m ago
Where
California ·
Why
El Niño, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters, has a track record of causing trillions in economic losses globally.
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How this affects you
The ongoing El Niño event could lead to significant economic losses globally, potentially making it the costliest on record due to disruptions in agriculture, supply chains, and infrastructure, with California facing risks of flooding and infrastructure damage.
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