Tag: drought

New Zealand Braces for 'Very Strong' El Niño Through Spring and Summer 2026/27

18 Sep 2026 3:30 p.m. · Source: Earth Sciences New Zealand

Earth Sciences New Zealand warns a 'Very Strong' El Niño will bring drier, windier conditions to northern and eastern regions, wetter weather to the west, and heightened wildfire risk.

Weather Science & Technology Environment Climate Change Agriculture Disasters El Niño Earth Sciences New Zealand ENSO wildfire risk drought New Zealand weather Seasonal Climate Outlook