Strong El Niño Impacts Expected in Cyprus
June 6, 2026
The phenomenon El Niño is expected to be very strong this year, leading to rising temperatures and drought. The director of the Meteorological Department highlights that it will affect Cyprus and the region, which are already suffering from the climate crisis. El Niño is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the tropical Pacific, and its effects may be intensified by human-induced climate change. Past episodes of El Niño had significant global impacts. The frequency of the phenomenon varies, occurring in cycles of 2 to 7 years.