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The El Niño has broken a sea-temperature record and is forecast to peak in December 2026. The WMO says drought- and flood-related disruption is already being reported, while projections warn of up to 451,000 heat deaths through February 2027.
Atlantic hurricanes formed in 2026 by 22 September.
Scientists said hurricane activity east of the international date line surpassed the previous 2018 record for accumulated cyclone energy, driven by El Niño, warm water and favorable atmospheric conditions.
Pacific hurricanes in the reported five-storm sequence
No Atlantic hurricane formed during September, normally the most active month. The article says El Niño is suppressing Atlantic activity while contributing to an unusually active eastern Pacific season.
There have been 17 named storms in the eastern Pacific basin this season.