InternationalTuesday, 10 November 2026·The Hindu - International
El Nino in 2026: Peru emergency, Philippines response plan and global heat records
A strong El Nino in November 2026 triggered emergencies in Peru and Bolivia, while the Philippines set aside over $980 million for response measures.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In November 2026, an exceptionally strong El Nino was linked to weather disruptions across the world, with Peru declaring a state of emergency on November 10, 2026 and the Philippines announcing over $980 million for an El Nino response plan.
Key specifics
- Copernicus said 2026 is on track to be the second-hottest year on record.
- Peru declared a state of emergency across much of the country on November 10, 2026.
- More than nine million people in Peru were said to be at high risk of flooding and landslides.
- The Philippines set aside over $980 million for an El Nino response plan.
- Around 70% of Sri Lanka’s electricity demand is met by renewables, mainly hydro and solar.
Exam lens
Question type: International current affairs and climate geography, key facts: El Nino, Peru emergency, $980 million, 70% renewable electricity in Sri Lanka. TNPSC one-liner: El Nino in 2026 intensified floods, drought risk and food-security concerns across Latin America and Asia.