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World Meteorological Organization

Also known as: WMO

UN agency that forecasts El Niño conditions and global weather patterns, warning of potential super El Niño in 2026.

2026-05-032026-07-29

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    He cited forecasts by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development’s Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), which have warned of an intense El Niño event expected to affect the reg

    Maraga Warns of Humanitarian Crisis if El Niño Preparations Delay
  3. Citizen Digital

    How an El Niño becomes a super El Niño By The Conversation July 05, 2026 06:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Head of climate prediction services at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Wilfran Mouf

    How an El Niño becomes a super El Niño
  4. Citizen Digital

    How an El Niño becomes a super El Niño By The Conversation July 05, 2026 06:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Head of climate prediction services at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Wilfran Mouf

    How an El Niño becomes a super El Niño
  5. Citizen Digital

    The World Meteorological Organization warned on Friday that El Nino, which typically occurs every two to seven years and lasts nine to 12 months, has already begun in the tropical Pacific and is likely to be strong.

    'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
  6. Citizen Digital

    The World Meteorological Organization warned on Friday that El Nino, which typically occurs every two to seven years and lasts nine to 12 months, has already begun in the tropical Pacific and is likely to be strong.

    'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
  7. The Standard

    The World Meteorological Organization warned on Friday that El Nino, which typically occurs every two to seven years and lasts nine to 12 months, has already begun in the tropical Pacific and is likely to be strong.

    'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    El Nino is a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which typically lasts between nine and 12 months, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

    UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino
  10. Capital News

    The World Meteorological Organization said this El Niño is likely to strengthen over the rest of 2026, driving more extreme weather around much of the globe.

    UN Warns “Super” El Niño Could Begin in Weeks, Set to Intensify Global Heat and Extreme Weather
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    The data is integrated with the Global Telecommunication System (GTS) for global weather monitoring through the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) which acts as a designated center that provides specialized, real-time weather forecasting, technical guidance, and advisories,

    The Kenya Meteorological Department: Inside Kenya’s weather monitoring hub
  13. Citizen Digital

    The data is integrated with the Global Telecommunication System (GTS) for global weather monitoring through the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) which acts as a designated center that provides specialized, real-time weather forecasting, technical guidance, and advisories,

    The Kenya Meteorological Department: Inside Kenya’s weather monitoring hub
Politics

Maraga warns government unprepared for forecast severe El Niño rains

The News

United Green Movement Party leader David Maraga has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of inadequate El Niño preparation, warning of a humanitarian and environmental crisis if urgent measures are not taken. He cited forecasts by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization, and ICPAC projecting an intense El Niño event from October through early next year, with an eight-in-ten chance of rainfall surpassing the 1997 El Niño disaster.

15 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. Maraga warns government unprepared for forecast severe El Niño rains

    United Green Movement Party leader David Maraga has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of inadequate El Niño preparation, warning of a humanitarian and environmental crisis if urgent measures are not taken. He cited forecasts by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the World Meteorological Organization, and ICPAC projecting an intense El Niño event from October through early next year, with an eight-in-ten chance of rainfall surpassing the 1997 El Niño disaster.

    15 hours ago · Capital News

Sunday 5 July

  1. Forecasters warn super El Niño likely in 2026

    El Niño has begun and forecasters predict a more than 60% chance it could become a very strong, or super El Niño later in 2026. The phenomenon begins with warmer water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator and can cause dramatic effects on global weather, including severe floods, droughts and storms.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Forecasters predict super El Niño likely later in 2026

    Forecasters predict a more than 60% chance that El Niño could become a very strong or super El Niño later in 2026. The phenomenon begins with warmer water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator and can trigger dramatic effects on the world's weather, including severe floods, droughts and storms.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Super typhoon Bavi approaches US Pacific islands with extreme winds

    Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to move westwards over Guam and the Northern Marianas on Monday with winds of 260 kilometers per hour equivalent to a category 5 hurricane. The National Weather Service warned of catastrophic damage, significant flooding from torrential rains, coastal inundation, and waves of up to 35 feet.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Super Typhoon Bavi approaches US Pacific islands with catastrophic winds

    Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to impact Guam and the Northern Marianas on Monday with winds of 260 kilometers per hour, category 5 hurricane-equivalent strength, and projected waves up to 35 feet, prompting evacuations and warnings of catastrophic damage and flooding.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Super Typhoon Bavi approaches US Pacific territories

    Super Typhoon Bavi, with winds of 260 kilometers per hour equivalent to a category 5 hurricane, was forecast to reach Guam and the Northern Marianas from early Monday, with the National Weather Service warning of catastrophic damage, significant flooding, coastal inundation, and waves of up to 35 feet.

    5 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. UN weather agency warns of moderate to strong El Niño

    The World Meteorological Organization forecasts moderate or possibly strong El Niño conditions that could drive up global temperatures and increase extreme weather risk through November. Above-average temperatures are predicted across most of the world from June to August, with El Niño likely to raise risks of drought and heavy rainfall.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. UN warns "super" El Niño could arrive within weeks

    The World Meteorological Organization warns a new phase of El Niño could begin in weeks and strengthen through 2026, with several forecasts suggesting it may become one of the strongest ever recorded. Scientists cite unusually warm subsurface ocean waters across the Pacific as a key indicator of the potential intensity.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News

Monday 4 May

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department guides climate planning nationwide

    The Kenya Meteorological Department plays a crucial role in planning and decision-making across different regions, helping Kenyans navigate varying weather patterns from dry seasons in Northern Kenya to wet seasons in the Mount Kenya region, affecting food security, transport systems, and quality of life.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department monitors weather patterns nationwide

    The Kenya Meteorological Department plays a crucial role in weather monitoring and climate analysis, helping Kenyans navigate varying weather patterns across different regions—from dry seasons in Northern Kenya to wet seasons in the Mount Kenya region—that affect food security, transport, and quality of life.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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