News Summary

• In June, the u.s. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned that there is a 63% chance of a very strong El Niño developing before the end of 2026.
• The 1997-98 El Niño triggered severe floods and droughts across Africa, Latin America, North America, and Southeast Asia, resulting in an estimated 22,000 deaths and more than $36 billion in economic losses.
• Satellites generate the data, AI turns it into predictive intelligence, and governments, emergency responders and businesses convert those insights into coordinated action.