Weather forecasters recently released 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 taking shape there now. It carries a risk of flooding. Places like Tamil Nadu face heightened flood danger.
Recent heatwaves and fires were not caused by the growing system. It did not cause them. But forecasters expect major weather shifts as the event moves into late 2026. The advisory covers fall and winter 2026-27 as the pattern keeps growing.