A powerful climate phenomenon known as El Niño has begun in the…

A powerful climate phenomenon known as El Niño has begun in the Pacific Ocean, which could trigger record-breaking warming and droughts in certain regions of the world.

Consensus

• El Niño has begun in the Pacific Ocean
• It is expected to be one of the strongest since 1950
• It will likely cause extreme weather including droughts and floods
• It will negatively impact global agriculture and fisheries

Points of divergence

• El Niño may become the strongest in history based on temperature trends in the Nino3.4 zone — kommersant
• The previous El Niño occurred in 2023-2024 — vesti