# Understanding the emerging super El Niño threat in Africa

https://mins.news/en/item/20796

- CGTN, 2026-08-12 15:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-12/Understanding-the-emerging-super-El-nino-threat-in-Africa-1Py9Mr9UqM8/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Africa is preparing for the possible development of a powerful El Niño through 2026 and into 2027. Experts say East Africa has more than an 80% chance of above-normal rainfall from October to December, potentially intensifying floods, extreme weather, food-security and livelihood risks. IGAD urges governments and communities to act on forecasts early.

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