Strongest El Niño in history to bring heat and drought to Australia

The UN warns of a record-breaking El Niño already showing unusual warmth; Australia faces hotter, drier conditions through spring and summer.

Why it mattersRecord heat and dryness affects water supply, farm yields, bushfire risk and energy demand across Australia. It changes what people can expect from the coming season.

AustraliaAustralians can expect significantly hotter and drier conditions from spring onwards, affecting agriculture, water availability, fire danger and daily life across the eastern half of the country.

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267,000 Australian homes at risk from rising seas by 2100

The Climate Council projects more than 267,000 coastal properties will face damage from flooding by end of century.

Why it mattersHundreds of billions in property damage and lost land affects property values, insurance costs, and whether people can stay in coastal areas.