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Increased rainfall and storms to hit UK due to biggest El Niño for a century, says Met Office
The Met Office has warned of a major El Niño event set to be the strongest in living memory. It brings an increased likelihood of heavy rainfall and storms affecting the UK. The natural climate pattern will contribute to higher global temperatures, with 2027 expected to be the hottest year on record.
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- Climate crisis | The GuardianAug 21, 2026 · rssIncreased rainfall and storms to hit UK due to biggest El Niño for a century, says Met Office. <p>‘Unprecedented’ weather pattern over Pacific Ocean to be felt worldwide with severe droughts expected in southern hemisphere</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/elnino">El Niño event</a> developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest for more than a 100 years, t