Global impacts from a super El Ni\u00f1o<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s potential super El Ni\u00f1o seems increasingly likely to have wide-reaching climate impacts that last into 2027. Illustration \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n
Reduced hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean and possible drought in the Caribbean islands. Increased hurricane and typhoon risk in the Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii, Guam and much of eastern Asia.Potential drought in central and northern India, suppressing rainfall from that region\u2019s monsoon season, which could impact agricultural production.Above-average summer temperatures and humidity in the Western United States, possibly coming with unusual downpours, which may reach into the Plains and extend severe thunderstorm season.Developing droughts in portions of Central Africa, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, some South Pacific islands, Central America and northern Brazil, particularly later in the year. Flooding downpours in Peru and Ecuador, parts of northern and eastern Africa, the Middle East and near the equator in the Pacific.Higher frequency of heat waves across large parts of South America, the southern United States, Africa, Europe, parts of the Middle East, India and eventually Australia.New global temperature records – especially in 2027 – probably breaking records set in 2024.The remains of homes in Savusavu, on the south coast of Vanua Levu island, after Tropical Cyclone Yasa tore through Fiji in December 2020. Photo \/ Tinnah Tagiteci <\/p>\n
As the planet warms, El Ni\u00f1o behaves differently<\/p>\n