# How El Niño is causing droughts in parts of the world and floods elsewhere

> El Niño, the warm phase of a natural fluctuation in the Earth’s climate system, can reshape weather thousands of miles away, bringing drought to some regions while increasing the risk of heavy rain and flooding in others.

- Published: 2026-10-05T17:30:56.614Z
- Updated: 2026-10-06T07:02:46.763Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Aasia, Afrikka, Australia, Britain, El Niño, Etelä-Amerikka, Godzilla (kansainvälinen lempinimi), Panama, Peru, Perun kalasaaliit (puolittuneet), Pohjois-Amerikka, S&P:n markkinariskilista

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- 2026-10-05T17:30:56.614Z - Scroll: [How El Niño is causing droughts in parts of the world and floods elsewhere](https://scroll.in/article/1096140/how-el-nino-is-causing-droughts-in-parts-of-the-world-and-floods-elsewhere)
- 2026-10-06T07:02:46.763Z - Helsingin Sanomat: [Inflaatio | Pikkupojasta hirviöksi: El Niño -ilmiö uhkaa nostaa ruoan hintaa ja luoda epävakautta](https://www.hs.fi/talous/art-2000012315528.html)

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