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Super El Niño to hit Thailand next year, shifting rainfall patterns
Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of a potential Super El Niño from October 2026 to early 2027, forecasting at least a 10% drop in rainfall. Climate change is expected to exacerbate shifts in rainfall patterns, increasing risks of drought in some areas and heavy downpours.
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