The El Niño phenomenon is changing the climate outlook in Peru: rains are coming early along the entire coast and record temperatures are expected.

The El Niño phenomenon is significantly altering the climatic landscape in Peru, leading to early rainfall along the entire coastal region and forecasts of record-breaking temperatures. According to the Multisectorial Committee Responsible for the National Study of the El Niño Phenomenon (ENFEN), the onset of precipitation has advanced into the coastal strip and expanded the vulnerable area toward the central coast.

Globally and regionally, this event aligns with severe projections from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The WMO warns that sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean could reach record-high levels between October and December of 2026, marking the highest temperatures since record-keeping began.

Meanwhile, in the Dominican Republic, the National Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) issued separate weather forecasts regarding local conditions, noting that a tropical wave is expected to position itself near the eastern portion of Cuba while a trough gradually moves away from the area, though the atmosphere remains active.