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South Africans told: 'Brace for a scorching summer as powerful El Niño returns'

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South Africans told: 'Brace for a scorching summer as powerful El Niño returns'
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The World Meteorological Organization has confirmed a strong El Niño event is developing in the Pacific Ocean. This climate pattern is expected to cause extreme heat, drought, and potential food production challenges in South Africa through November.

Ask AI 6 min A powerful El Niño climate pattern is rapidly developing in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to influence South Africa's weather over the coming months. The World Meteorological Organization says there is more than a 90% chance the event will persist until at least November, increasing the risk of extreme heat, drought and veld fires across the country's summer rainfall regions.

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South Africans told: 'Brace for a scorching summer as powerful El Niño returns' — Headlinne — headlinne