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Peak Summer Impact
Record heatwaves and altered precipitation patterns begin affecting global energy and ag markets.
Onset
El Niño conditions are officially declared as surface temperature thresholds are met.
Early Warning
Meteorological agencies detect subsurface warming and weakening trade winds.
New Satellite Deployment
Launch of the latest asset to boost extreme weather early warning capabilities.
Neutral Phase
Pacific temperatures remain within historical averages following the decay of previous cycles.
FY-3G Launch
China's first satellite dedicated to measuring precipitation from a low-earth orbit.
FY-4B Launch
First operational satellite of the FY-4 series, improving resolution to 250 meters.
FY-4A Launch
Launch of the first second-generation geostationary meteorological satellite.
The EU's Copernicus service confirmed that June 2026 was Western Europe's hottest on record, with temperatures more than 3°C above the 30-year average. The extreme heat led to over 4,700 excess deaths, wildfires, and power disruptions, highlighting the accelerating impacts of climate change. With sea surface temperatures also at a record high and El Niño strengthening, risks to ecosystems and infrastructure are mounting.
China has successfully deployed a new meteorological satellite designed to significantly enhance early warning capabilities for extreme weather events. The mission aims to provide high-precision data for disaster mitigation, particularly for typhoons, heavy rainfall, and convective storms across the Asia-Pacific and Africa.
Meteorologists and climate scientists are warning of a transition to El Niño conditions by summer 2026, a shift expected to accelerate global warming and trigger volatile weather patterns. This cyclical phenomenon threatens to push global average temperatures to unprecedented levels, straining energy grids and agricultural stability.
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