El Niño Returns Through 2027, Bringing Extended Global Weather Disruption

The Portugal News—The El Niño weather phenomenon has begun a new cycle expected to extend through 2027, scientists say, promising prolonged disruption to precipitation and temperature patterns worldwide. Portugal and other European countries are tracking unusual heat conditions, with local weather agencies adjusting forecasts to reflect the altered climate baseline. Pakistan's meteorological department separately forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms nationally through late July. The compounding effects of El Niño and climate change are expected to make weather extremes more frequent and more severe.

• The Portugal News — The current El Niño cycle began in 2026 and is forecast to extend through 2027, longer than many typical cycles
• The Portugal News — Portugal Weekend Weather (17 July): What to Expect Across the Country
• Radio Prague Intl — Weather
• Dawn — Pakistan's meteorological office forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms nationally through July 25