El Niño set to bring warmer spring to NZ and Australia

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Published: 2026-09-04T19:50:17.714Z • Permanent link

Breaking: El Niño Set to Bring Warmer Spring to NZ and Australia

El Niño, a complex weather phenomenon that affects global climate patterns, has solidified its presence in the Pacific Ocean. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, the event is expected to intensify into a very strong El Niño by the end of the year, impacting rainfall and temperature patterns across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region.

According to Dr. Paul Higgins, Director of Climate Services at the Bureau of Meteorology, the Australian government has issued a warning, stating that the country can expect above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall, leading to increased risks of drought and extreme heat. In New Zealand, the MetService has issued a forecast, indicating that warmer temperatures and reduced rainfall are likely to affect the country's climate, particularly in the South Island.

Research from the University of Melbourne, led by Dr. Helen Karoly, has shown that El Niño events can have significant impacts on global food security, with the Australian government's Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment estimating that the event could lead to reduced crop yields and increased food prices.

El Niño's impact on the Data Sources domain is multifaceted. Companies such as WeatherBug and Dark Sky, which specialize in weather forecasting and data analytics, will need to update their models to reflect the changing climate patterns. Research communities, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), will also need to reassess their understanding of El Niño's effects on global climate.

Markets, including those for commodities such as wheat and soybeans, will also be impacted by the changing climate patterns. The Australian government's Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has estimated that the event could lead to reduced crop yields and increased food prices, affecting the country's agricultural sector. Furthermore, the impact on global food security could lead to increased demand for weather-related data and analytics, providing opportunities for companies such as IBM and Microsoft to expand their offerings in the field.