Weather forecasters have issued an advisory for fall and winter 2026-27. A strong El Niño pattern is currently growing in the Pacific Ocean. New data show a super El Niño is emerging there now. It brings flood risks. Places like Tamil Nadu face heightened flood danger.
Recent heatwaves and fires were not driven by this expanding system. It did not cause them. But experts anticipate sharp climatic changes as the event moves into late 2026. The advisory applies to fall and winter 2026-27 as the pattern continues to expand.