# An extraordinary El Niño could be the longest in that category since 1850

> Peru’s El Niño began in the first quarter of 2026 and is expected to last at least 17 months, through autumn 2027. It reached extraordinary strength in July, and the article says that intensity could persist for eight more months, with agricultural and fishing impacts expected to continue into 2027.

- Date: 2026-11-08 · published 2026-11-08T15:14:41.893Z
- Category: weather · region Peru · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/87700-an-extraordinary-el-nino-could-be-the-longest-in-that-category-since-1850
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Prolonged unusual weather could reduce agricultural output and disrupt fisheries, tightening supply of affected products and supporting prices. The article does not identify specific commodities or quantify losses.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- canaln.pe: https://canaln.pe/actualidad/nino-extraordinario-seria-mayor-duracion-desde-1850-n496137
- pulso-peru.com: https://pulso-peru.com/noticias/nino-extraordinario-seria-el-de-mayor-duracion-en-esa-categoria-desde-1850-6caa9e0b

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