The reduced hurricane activity in the Atlantic has provided temporary relief to coastal communities in the U.S. and the Caribbean, which are typically at risk during this time of year. However, NOAA warns that the season is not over, and major hurricanes could still form before November 30. In the Pacific, the increased frequency and intensity of storms pose risks to regions like the Marshall Islands, Japan, and the Korean Peninsula. Globally, El Nino is expected to exacerbate extreme weather conditions, including severe droughts in Africa and Asia, flooding in the Americas, and biodiversity threats in sensitive ecosystems like the Galapagos Islands (DW, 2026).