Climate experts have issued an advisory for fall and winter 2026-27. A strong El Niño pattern is steadily building in the Pacific Ocean. Current observations show a super El Niño is emerging there now. It brings flood risks. Places like Tamil Nadu face potential flooding.
Recent heatwaves and fires were not caused by the growing system. It did not spark those events. But forecasters predict significant weather disruptions as the event advances toward late 2026. The advisory applies to fall and winter 2026-27 as the pattern keeps growing.