Extreme Heat Raises ‘Super Or Mega El Nino’ Fears: 150 Years Ago, It Killed 4% Of World’s Population: Should India worry
Rising Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures may trigger a 'Super El Niño' in 2026, potentially causing extreme heatwaves, droughts, and famine, similar to the 1877-78 event that killed 4% of the world's population. India is particularly vulnerable due to its dependence on monsoons for agriculture and economy.
The Pacific Ocean's sea surface temperatures are rising rapidly, indicating a potential 'Super El Niño' event in 2026. This climate phenomenon occurs when the central and eastern Pacific Ocean's water gets unusually warm, disrupting global weather patterns. A 'Super El Niño' could lead to extreme heatwaves, droughts, and famine, similar to the 1877-78 event that killed 4% of the world's population. India is particularly vulnerable as it depends on monsoons for agriculture and economy. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has indicated a high confidence in the onset of El Niño conditions as early as May-July 2026. India's agriculture, water resources, and economy could be severely impacted, with potential long heatwaves and less than normal rainfall in north, central, and eastern India.
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