· A weak El-Niño event continues to persist within the tropical Pacific Ocean. · Sea surface temperatures are further likely to warm and remain above El Niño thresholds until at least the end of the year. · The current El Niño is expected to gradually strengthen through to the December 2023 to February 2024 period. · Fiji usually experiences below normal rainfall during an El Niño event. · The model predictions for later part of the year at this time have lower accuracy. Thus, it is difficult to ascertain with accuracy the ENSO state for later half of the year; · Fiji Met Service will continue to monitor the ENSO conditions closely and provide updates accordingly. ENSO Update JULY 2023