New Delhi, April 9 -- Weather forecasters from Colorado State University on Thursday (local time) said the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to fall below historical averages due to an El Niño formation sending winds across the southern US that could rip apart tropical storms, Reuters reported.

In a statement, the university said, "While the intensity of the likely ​El Niño is uncertain, the CSU team anticipates ​that a moderate to strong El Niño is ⁠most likely by the peak of the Atlantic hurricane ​season from August-October."

The Atlantic hurricane season commences from 1 June and lasts typically till 30 November, with the peak of the season being witnessed between August and October. ...