The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) confirmed that the El Niño climate phenomenon has begun. Experts predict the warming of Pacific waters will remain strong and persist until early 2027, potentially impacting global weather patterns.
IPMA confirms strong El Niño phenomenon until 2027
Thursday, 16 July 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
A red warning is the highest alert level issued by Portugal's weather agency, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA), used when conditions pose a very high risk to life and property. Under a red warning authorities may close roads, suspend transport and advise people to avoid coastal and flood‑prone areas, so follow civil protection instructions during the Friday–Saturday storm period.
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- The "El Niño" phenomenon has begun, will last until 2027 and is expected to be strongdn.pt ·
- IPMA warns that "El Niño" has already begun and predicts a strong phenomenon until 2027cnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- El Niño phenomenon has begun, will last until 2027 and is expected to be strong, confirms IPMArtp.pt ·
