El Nino

On 23 September 2026, Reuters and other outlets reported new research warning that the developing super El Niño is projected to cause roughly 451,000 excess deaths between winter 2026 and February 2027, primarily driven by extreme heat. The researchers emphasised that the event has already broken multiple historical temperature records before reaching its peak, with intensity and pace of development far exceeding any previous El Niño, posing a serious challenge to global public health and climate adaptation systems.

The World Meteorological Organization warns that a strong El Nino event will form in the coming months, potentially causing extreme weather worldwide with major impacts on agriculture, water resources, and public health.

Summary Scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have officially confirmed that El Nino has formed and is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Experts warn this climate event could further intensify the global trend of extreme weather, push up global average temperatures, and pose serious threats to agriculture and ecosystems. Details According to the BBC and The Guardian, US scientists announced this week that an El Nino event has officially begun. Monitoring data shows abnormally high sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, meeting the criteria for El Nino classification. ...

Scientists warn that a developing El Nino event could become one of the strongest on record, potentially pushing global temperatures to new highs.

[Flash] Powerful El Nino Set to Reshape Global Weather in 2026 Scientists warn that a powerful El Nino is developing that could significantly alter global weather patterns. This will impact global agricultural yields, water resource allocation, and disaster preparedness. El Nino typically increases extreme weather around the Pacific Rim, including droughts, floods, and heat waves. Source: USA Today via Google News