Super El Niño 2026–27: Implications and Preparedness
Scientists have warned of a possible “Super El Niño” event during 2026–27, with around 62% probability of El Niño conditions emerging by mid-2026 as the current La Niña weakens. El Niño is characterized by abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures (SST) in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. When this warming exceeds 2°C above normal, it is termed a “Super El Niño,” capable of causing severe global climatic disruptions. The phenomenon weakens trade winds and disrupts the Walker Circulation, altering r
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