#El Niño

Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that a super El Niño had formed, expected to be one of the strongest on record. This phenomenon occurs when the Pacific Ocean's surface warms unusually, impacting global weather patterns and potentially leading to extreme events like droughts and floods. In southern Africa, previous cycles have resulted in severe hot and dry conditions, affecting millions and threatening marine life such as seals and sea lions.

Nigeria's electricity sector may encounter increased supply challenges due to drought conditions induced by El Niño, which threaten hydropower generation throughout West Africa, according to BMI.

The Tanzanian government has announced its preparedness to address potential impacts of the El Niño phenomenon following a warning from the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA). During a stakeholder meeting on disaster management held on June 24, 2026, Colonel Selestine Masalamado from the Prime Minister's Office stated that a National Emergency Plan draft has been prepared to enhance readiness and response measures.