El Niño Conditions Issued at 21-06-2026 | Department of Meteorology and Hydrology

DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AND HYDROLOGY (MYANMAR)

26-7-2026 According to the observations at 05:30 hrs MST today, the low pressure area over Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoing West Bengal Coasts –still persists. It is likely to become more marked during next 2 days. Monsoon is strong over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. Weather is a few cloud over the South Bay of Bengal and partly cloudy to cloudy over the Andaman Sea and elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 - 08:00

El Niño Conditions

Issued at 21-06-2026

The Sea Surface Temperature (SST) over the Tropical Pacific Ocean near the equator indicate that weak El Niño conditions continue to persist. According to the forecasts from International Meteorological Agencies based on Numerical Weather Prediction Models, El Niño conditions are likely moderate in July and very strong El Niño conditions at the end of 2026.
Although El Niño is a phenomenon that occurs in the Pacific Ocean, its impacts can generally lead to irregular rainfall patterns, higher day temperatures, abnormal storm activity, drought and other extreme weather events.
Updates regarding the development of El Niño conditions will continue to be issued in a timely manner.