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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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California, Southeast Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, eastern Brazil, Uruguay, Italy, Romania, Caspian Sea region, Panama Canal, Middle East
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 · 5h 24m ago
Where
California, Southeast Asia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, eastern Brazil, Uruguay, Italy, Romania, Caspian Sea region, Panama Canal, Middle East ·
Why
El Niño, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters, has a track record of causing trillions in economic losses by disrupting agriculture, supply chains, and economies worldwide.
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How this affects you
The ongoing El Niño event is projected to cause trillions of dollars in global economic losses, with California facing significant risks of flooding, infrastructure damage, and agricultural disruption due to a wetter, stormier winter. Globally, disruptions to agriculture from droughts and floods, coupled with fertilizer shortages, could lead to near-term food shortages and price increases, affecting supply chains worldwide.
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