Climate experts recently released 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 creates flooding dangers. Places like Tamil Nadu face a risk of inundation.
Recent heatwaves and fires were not driven by this expanding system. It did not cause them. But meteorologists anticipate sharp weather disruptions as the event advances toward late 2026. The advisory applies to fall and winter 2026-27 as the pattern gathers strength.