Strengthening El Niño Expected to Peak as Strongest Since 1950, Raising Global Fire Risk and Sparking 'Super-El-Niño' Concerns
US forecasters indicate the strengthening El Niño phenomenon is likely to rank among the strongest ever recorded, potentially becoming the strongest since 1950, and is expected to peak between October and December, bringing significant weather changes globally and specific implications for India and Malaysia, where fire departments are preparing for increased risk. Experts are also discussing the possibility of 2026 becoming a 'Super-El-Niño' year, driven by increasing Pacific sea surface temperatures.
