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Heat wave grips Southern California ahead of El Niño winter

Reuters

26 July 2026 at 14:22:14


A prolonged heat wave is baking Southern California, with temperatures soaring into the triple digits and extreme heat warnings in effect. Experts say climate change and a strengthening El Niño are fueling the heat, while the same weather pattern could bring a wetter-than-normal winter, increasing the risk of floods and landslides later this year.

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