March 3, 2026
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Will El Niño return in 2026? Here’s what we know so far
Weather events like El Niño can be notoriously hard to predict, but this year could mark its return

March 3, 2026
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Will El Niño return in 2026? Here’s what we know so far
Weather events like El Niño can be notoriously hard to predict, but this year could mark its return

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When was it taken? Aug. 16, 2023
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