Meteorologists 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 carries a risk of flooding. Places like Tamil Nadu face heightened flood danger.
Recent heatwaves and fires were not driven by the growing system. It did not lead to them. But forecasters anticipate sharp weather disruptions as the event approaches late 2026. The advisory covers fall and winter 2026-27 as the pattern continues to expand.