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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 52m ago
Where
California, global ·
Why
El Niño, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters, has a track record of causing trillions in economic losses and experts warn this one could rank among the most expensive on record as shifting weather disrupts agriculture, supply chains, and economies worldwide.
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How this affects you
El Niño is projected to cause trillions of dollars in global economic losses, with over $1.8 trillion in the U.S. alone by 2032, through disruptions to agriculture, infrastructure, and supply chains, potentially leading to increased food prices and fertilizer shortages.
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- Economics3h 52m 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 52m 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 52m 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