Super El Niño to Bring Extreme Weather, Higher Temperatures Worldwide
A powerful El Niño phenomenon is developing in the Pacific Ocean, expected to reach peak intensity by December 2026. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that this could be one of the strongest El Niño events since at least 1950, with potential impacts including higher temperatures in most of the planet, increased risk of droughts and floods, and disruption to global weather patterns.13 sourcesSee all sources