El Niño expected to develop in coming months bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern Australia
Australia is preparing for the development of an El Niño weather phenomenon, expected to bring hotter and drier conditions to the eastern region. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a transition to El Niño during winter, with a 90% chance of its occurrence before November. While the event is anticipated to be at least moderate in strength, its impacts may vary due to other influencing climate patterns.
- ▪The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a transition to El Niño sometime during winter 2026.
- ▪There is a 90% chance of an El Niño developing in the Pacific before November.
- ▪El Niño is associated with warmer-than-average temperatures and an increased risk of drought and bushfires in Australia.
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The BoM says models indicate the forecast El Niño will be at least moderate in strength, with a strong event possible. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe BoM says models indicate the forecast El Niño will be at least moderate in strength, with a strong event possible. Photograph: Tracey Nearmy/ReutersAustralia weatherEl Niño expected to develop in coming months bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern AustraliaBoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Donna Lu and Graham ReadfearnWed 3 Jun 2026 00.29 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 00.30 EDTSharePrefer the…
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