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This year’s El Niño looks a lot like 1997. What happened then?

The Hill·October 1, 2026·1 min read
This year’s El Niño looks a lot like 1997. What happened then?

Columbia University climate scientist Azhar Ehsan said in a September media briefing that this year's atmospheric evolution resembles 1997, when one of the strongest-ever El Niños formed. The comparison suggests potential for significant global weather impacts, including heavy rainfall and drought patterns.

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