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2026 El Niño and Taiwan’s climate preparedness

The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño has formed and may last until February 2027, raising concerns about how Taiwan is preparing for possible drought, heat, floods, and compound climate risks. Taiwan has begun cross-agency heat drills, while the latest coverage emphasizes the need for systems that turn forecasts into early action across ministries before hazards become disasters.

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    2026強聖嬰警訊:極端氣候來襲,台灣的「治理速度」跟上預警了嗎?

    The article frames the 2026 El Niño as not just a climate phenomenon but a warning about government capacity. It cites the World Meteorological Organization saying El Niño has formed and may last until February 2027, then argues Taiwan must ask whether forecasts are being turned into preparation. The report says Taiwan has begun cross-agency heat drills, but needs a system that triggers ministries to act before drought, heat, floods, or compound risks become disasters.