Weather forecasters recently released an advisory for fall and winter 2026-27. A strong El Niño pattern is steadily building in the Pacific Ocean. New data show a super El Niño is taking shape there now. It carries a risk of flooding. Places like Tamil Nadu face potential flooding.
Recent heatwaves and fires were unrelated to this expanding system. It did not lead to them. But forecasters anticipate sharp climatic changes as the event advances toward late 2026. The advisory covers fall and winter 2026-27 as the pattern gathers strength.