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El Niño 2026: Latest forecast and potential impact in Kenya
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Fusion42 · 5 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
El Niño is forecasted to intensify from August to October 2026, potentially causing floods, heatwaves, and drought risks in Kenya, driven by elevated sea-surface temperatures and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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Kenya's climate volatility is about to spike with El Niño-driven floods and heatwaves creating urgent demand for disaster resilience, especially for founders in agtech and climate tech. Start developing drought and flood mitigation solutions this week to capture the emerging opportunity.
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