El Niño to peak at record levels through early 2027, NOAA warns
El Niño will remain strong through the first quarter of 2027, intensifying to become the most severe since records began in 1950, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced. Sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific are expected to exceed all previous measurements, with a 60% chance of surpassing +2.5 degrees Celsius in coming months.
The phenomenon disrupts global weather patterns, triggering temperature spikes, wildfires, and extreme rain or drought conditions worldwide. NOAA data shows temperatures already exceeded 4 degrees Celsius west of the equatorial Pacific since October—the first such occurrence since the 1950s when systematic records began.
Source: Indian Express — India — read the original report ↗
Reported on Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:27:23 GMT.