Strong El Nino may hit eastern Pacific by autumn By ZHAO YIMENG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-29 16:55

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/29/WS6a195499a310d6866eb4b760.html Sea surface temperatures in the equatorial central and eastern Pacific entered El Nino conditions in May, and the climate pattern may develop into a strong El Nino by late this year, the China Meteorological Administration stated on Friday. With at least a moderate climatic event expected in the region by summer, the El Nino event is expected to peak during autumn and winter before weakening in spring next year, according to Gao Rong, deputy head of the National Climate Center.